Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 May 1940
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section19 1940-05-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB, 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY t Vol. XCVHI. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1940, PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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332 1940-05-13 1 BIG TRAIL OF FIRE LEFT BEHIND Attacks Pressed Home Despite 4-1 Odds London, May 13. DEUTER’S special correspondent with the R.A.F. 1 somewhere in France reports that British bombers created great havoc among heavy concentrations of the German troops behind the German lines..—Reuter. - 332 words
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Article401 1940-05-13 1 —Reuter. II ea k R esis ta nce Expected London. May 12. The Dutch High Command announce that in an Order today instructions were found on German parachutists which gave the clear impression that the German Command had vastly underestimated the military resistance which the German soldiers—Reuter. - 401 words
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Article73 1940-05-13 1 Rubgy, May 13. TPHE names of the seven more Ministers in Mr. Churchill’s Government were announced this evening as follows: Lord Chancellor: Sir John Simon; Chancellor of the Exchequer: Sir Kingslev ood Home Secretary Sir John Anderson Colonial Secretary: Lord Iloyd President of the Board of Trade:73 words
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Article770 1940-05-13 1 Enemy Continues Violent Attacks Paris, May 12. rpONIGHT’S communique states that “our troops continued their advance through Belgium, assisting the Allied troops at various points of act* on Their march continues rapidly. The enemy continues to attack violently and the new German troops, dropped by parachute—Reuter. - 770 words
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Article115 1940-05-13 1 —Reuter. Duce Consults Generals Rome, May 13. Mussolini spent some hours today and yesterday piloting- his three-engined bombing plane on a tour of inspection. He flew as far as Mont Circiaro, south of Rome and the Pontine Marshes and Ostia. An announcement says that he.—Reuter. - 115 words
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Article35 1940-05-13 1 —Reuter. London, May 12. The Air Ministry announces that air raid warning were sounded in Northern Scotland shortly after noon. The raiders passed signal followed half in an hour later.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 35 words
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Article83 1940-05-13 1 —Reuter. Parachute Troops Land North Of Town Stockhblm. May 12. The correspondent of the "Svaska Dag'ladef reports the increasing activity by German aircraft attacking the British aval forces in the Narvik region. The says that French aircraft tempted to destroy Nordals Blidget. vi ral German planes—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article30 1940-05-13 1 A special edition of the "Pinang Gazette” will be on sale today shortly after 6.30 p.m. containing the latest war news and a report of today’s local races.30 words
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282 1940-05-13 1 REST OF THE NEWS .—Reute r. Paris, May 13. JT is officially announced that Germans wearing any other uniform than 1 their own, who may be found in France, will be immediately shot. “Immediate and most violent reprisals” for any ill-treatment of German.—Reute r. - 282 words
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Advertisement24 1940-05-13 1 iHfew gate 11 youg I rt IR£ *<... V2W/ fif Vortft Malaya Penang.— 4f** t 5 ac i >WN DISPENSARY LTD., QfOiv Penang and Ipoh.24 words
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Advertisement124 1940-05-13 1 LOOKr It* /j Agents for North Malaya A Penang GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY IZHD, Penang and Ipoh. c s 97A A x j /if A ONE LOAF will convince you that we bake very good bread 7 8130 convince you that it is time to change to "ROYAL BAKERY” bread. Twenty different124 words
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1156 1940-05-13 2 SEVERE LOSSES INFLICTED 100 German Planes s Shot Down Brussels, May 12. BROADCAST ING to the Belgian people this evening, the Prime Minister, M. Pierlot, gave an account of the military situation “with all frankness and truth.” After saying that he trusted public opinion would1,156 words
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Article555 1940-05-13 2 Heavy Bombs Dropped On Heart Of City Amsterdam, May 12. A T least twenty people were killed and many wounded when four heavy bombs fell in the heart of the city yesterday. The scene of the raid presented a picture of desolation when Reuter’s special correspondentk.—Reuter. - 555 words
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Article34 1940-05-13 2 —Reuter. London, May 12. According to the Paris radio it is believed that M. Reynaud will shortly visit Brussels. He will be received by King Leopold during his visit.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article39 1940-05-13 2 .—Reuter. Submarine Presumed Lost London, May 12. An Admiralty communique states that the submarine, Seal” is overdue and must be presumed lost. It adds that foreign reports suggest that some of her crew may be prisoners.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article93 1940-05-13 2 —Reuter. Another learning By United States Washington, May 13. Mr. Cordell Hull today reiterated that the United. States would regard any change in the status of the Netherlands East Indies as “prejudicial” to the stability of peace of the “entire Pacific area.” Mr. Hull recalled at his•—Reuter. - 93 words
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474 1940-05-13 2 .—Reuter. Rugby, May 12 There seems to be a general inclination in the Sunday Press to accept the view ot the Official spokesman of the French War Ministry that “we are going forward to the biggest battle in history." Mr. J. L. Garvin, in.—Reuter. - 474 words
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Article158 1940-05-13 2 —Reuter. Three Hits On Warship Believed To Be ‘Bremen’ London, May 12. The Fleet Air Arm made two further attacks at Bergen in one of which it is believed the Bremen was hit. The Admiralty communique announcing the attacks says: “The Fleet Air Arm made two—Reuter. - 158 words
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Article328 1940-05-13 2 1,—8.0.W. RAILII AYS At SO HIT London, May i? The Air Ministry annoui tll British Air Force yestei again harassed Germar ech”* 00 troops advancing from wards the Meuse by a so On the roads leading fi he which were bombed and south-west of the town road'1,—8.0.W. - 328 words
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Article512 1940-05-13 2 .—8.0. W. London. May 12. There is now good prospect that the major appointments outside the War Cabinet will be announced this evening, says Reuter’s lobby correspondent. Sir John Simon is expected to go to the House of Lords as Lord Chancellor and will be succeeded.—8.0. W. - 512 words
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Advertisement98 1940-05-13 2 Does this Climate Upset Your Liver and Digestion If so, take a course of LiZl ills In this tropical climate with its heat and humidity the Liver becomes sluggish, the bowels irregular, and the whole digestive system disorganised, with the result your head aches and you feel generally washed out.”98 words
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2951 1940-05-13 3 article explains clearly the vital importance of sea power to Britain. It shows you why the Allies have the power to intensify the blockade until Germany must crack or fight. The article is all the more important because it was not written2,951 words
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880 1940-05-13 3 Washington. A N inventor’s claims for a devastating new' aerial bomb, reputedly developed along the ideas of Reicnsfuehrer Hitler’s boasted “secret weapon,” prompted a call for a joint session of congressional committees on the national defence. The bomb, a liquid oxygen and carbon explosive,880 words
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Advertisement91 1940-05-13 3 Good teeth in unhealthy gums, are like houses with bad foundations troublesome while there and not there very long. Gibbs S.R.” Tooth Paste, as well as cleaning the teeth, inoculates the gums against disease and so saves good teeth from prema\«f#l ture extraction. V OR 40 CENTS a large *ub991 words
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Miscellaneous64 1940-05-13 3 George Cartoon •< Great Demonstration i 0F Prof Hitlers 9 Win the-War J Weapon MISFIRE! NEWS WITH A SMILE t By T. H. Palmer lb I- 4 fl Miv I/ m Me. VS I\/„~ k fWtWTIT M I 5-C F SS, I Land girls are employed in forestry wobk in64 words
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367 1940-05-13 4 ACTION IN ROCHORE CANAL ROAD BLAZE Singapore. Mr. Quek Swee How, a Senior Air Raid Warden in ‘B’ Division, Singapore, was presented with a cheque of $5O and a letter of appreciation from the Government of the Straits Settlements at St. Joseph’s Institution on Friday by367 words
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392 1940-05-13 4 Trader’s Appeal Succeeds Kuala Lumpur. Allowing the application of Mr. A. J. Grattan Bellew. the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. Justice Poyser on Friday set aside the conviction on the second charge and ordered the repayment of the fine of $2OO to Ismail Ghaney Rawther392 words
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Article, Illustration38 1940-05-13 4 Women in khaki joined up with the holiday-makers. An A.T.S. girl took part in the folk dancing at Thaxted, Essex. Other women volunteers (right) saw the opening of the fiat season at Hurst Park.38 words
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778 1940-05-13 4 Bruise Marks Found On Body Of Child Kuala Lumpur. That she could not afford to keep a mui tsai and that the girl concerned in the case was her niece, whom she adopted after the death of the girl's parents, was the defence put up by778 words
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Article278 1940-05-13 4 Court Pays Tribute Of Respect Malacca, The news of the passing away at the General Hospital on Thursday morning of a very popular and respected Malacca citizen in the person of Mr. D. N. Bannerjea was a shock to his many friends in various parts of278 words
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Article132 1940-05-13 4 Mr. J. C. Parsons And Miss C. Harrison Singapore. The wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Friday of Miss Charity (Cherry) Louise Harrison, daughter of Mr. R. Harrison and the late Mrs. Harrison of Neath, South Wales, and Mr. John Charles Parsons, of Nestle and Anglo-Swiss132 words
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611 1940-05-13 4 Netherlands Well Prepared: People Confident JJOLLANDERS in Malaya are standing by, waitii e called up for either military or naval service it he Netherlands Indies now that war has broken out L their country and Germany. Hollanders and Belgians were at lunch on611 words
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Article451 1940-05-13 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay May 9. 1940. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will451 words
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Advertisement79 1940-05-13 4 **********8 New Springtide Hotel PHONE No. 60 TAN JONG BUNGAH THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS BAR DANCE HALL SEA-BATHING with Diving Stage Complete with Spring Board MEALS AT ANY HOUR Drinks Prices are the same as that of E. 0., Elysee, Wembley, etc. COME AND SPEND AN EVENING79 words
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Miscellaneous33 1940-05-13 4 All in a Day’s Work—by Rick Elnies EX STEW > ZF fcj/' DOw'-r IT i'jrl Vet, Stfil it's 1 I X/ I I NOT poR (Tl f COmPlainTS// ]y N I HAVEN'T FiMiSHeD ''H33 words
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138 1940-05-13 5 Be crisis is past in illness, re’sovery k y a j on g way off. The real tur ing point for the better comes fWtlen patient begins to fill out and oticeably from day to day. le a :isive factor in that quick re<3ov *ry138 words
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Article133 1940-05-13 5 Cars From Outstation T 1 C. ’N Involved 'T’VVO outstation cars were involved in a serious collision at the junction of Muntri Street and Leith Street at about 6.30 yesterday evening. Both cars suffered extensive damage, but the occupants escaped unhurt. The first car. bearing a Selangor133 words
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Article101 1940-05-13 5 Mr. Ong Ewe Teong For Singapore Mr. Ong Ewe Teong, Ambulance Officer, of the Division I Unit of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Penang, was entertained to a farewell tea-party by the members of his Unit at the Elysee Hotel yesterday evening, on the occasion of his101 words
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Article126 1940-05-13 5 Well-Known Penang Resident The death of Mr. Cheah Lean Guan occurred on Saturday morning at “Sandycroft," Tanjong Bungah. He was the second son of the late Mr Cheah Choon Seng, Capitan China of Acheen and a former Chinese Consul in Penang, and son-in-law of126 words
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Article74 1940-05-13 5 Singapore Broadcast Tonight “The Nazi Economy” is the title of a talk to be broadcast by Dr. T. H. Silcock, Professor of Economics, Raffles College, from the Singapore station tonight at 7-30 p.m. Dr. Silcock will explain how the Nazis came to adopt the policy of “autarkic”74 words
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Article107 1940-05-13 5 CANTONESE TALKIE AT QUEEN S “It Kiieok Hoon Seow.” a Cantonese talkie, starring the well-known Chinese screen, radio and stage artiste. Sit K.k Sin. opens its season at the Queen’s Theatre with three Aiows today. The picture was shown to good houses at a midnight matinee on107 words
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194 1940-05-13 5 Association’s Progress The Aspirants’ Association celebrated their fifta anniversary w’th a tea-party al Sum Sun School. Transfer Road, yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members and friends. Several speeches were made, most cf tbe speakers ..onunenting on. the progress made by the Association since194 words
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Article33 1940-05-13 5 The thirteenth annual general meeting ol the English School Teachers’ CoOperative Thrift and Loan Society, Limited. Penang will be held at Westlands School, on Friday. May 17, at 5.15 p.m.33 words
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Article381 1940-05-13 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL The confirmation of Acting Sub Lieut R. G. Banks, S.S.R.N.V.R., m the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, has been Approved. Mr K R. Blackwell, the Official F.M.S. is leaving for Home on leave in the latter part of this month. i Temporary commissions as 2no Ueute. in the F.M.S.V.F. granted381 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-05-13 5 QIR HUGHE KNATCHBULLHUGESSEN, British Ambassador to Turkey, watches his luggage unloaded at an airport near London This is going io be no holiday,” he said.30 words
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Article200 1940-05-13 5 Lottery Bride At Elysee Miss Bertha Giobs. a taxi dancer ot the ELsee Cabaret, was made the lotteiy bride in the "Evelyn Astrova Girl” competition held at the Elysee Cabaret on Saturday night. Purchases of two-dollar coupons were given a number, .he person holding th* lucky number200 words
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Article61 1940-05-13 5 The Vykuntha Yegadhasi Festival which cammenced on Saturday at the Sri Kunji Bahari Temple in Penang Road was brought to a close last night. There was a very big gathering. To mark the occasion, Mr. S. V. O. Namperumall Naidoo of No. 24, Market Street, Penang has61 words
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Article63 1940-05-13 5 The death has occurred of Mrs. Chcv Sink Joo nee Tan Lean Syn, aged 65. elder sister of Messrs. Tan Lo Eng ana Tan Lo Tee. at her resisdence 85, Muntu Street, Penang, on Friday last. Deceased leaves a son, Mr. Chew Swce Seang63 words
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Article32 1940-05-13 5 The funeral of Mrs. Chan Chooi Pheng took place from her residence. No. 17, Siam Road at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Many floral tributes were received.32 words
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62 1940-05-13 5 His Excellency, accompanied by the Private Secretary and the Aide-de-Camp, will leave Singapore by train on Friday evening, May 17, on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency and party will leave Kuala Lumpur by motor-car on Saturday morning, May 25, and return62 words
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Article26 1940-05-13 5 There will be Moonlight Band performances on the Esplanade Bandstan on May 20, 21 and 22 from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. weather permitting.26 words
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Article127 1940-05-13 5 Re-arrangement Of Programmes Beginning today the Singapore broadcasting station will relay the full news bulletin of the 8.8. C. at 6.50 p.m. and cease the local news bulletin hitherto broadcast at 7.15 p.m. This temporary re-arrangement of programmes has been made owing to tlie sudden change in the127 words
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Article128 1940-05-13 5 To Be Held At All Three Park* To observe the third anniversary of the Sino-Japanese conflict which falls on July 7, the China Distress Relief Fund, Penang, are organising a Chinese charity fair and bazaar in aid of the Fund to be held at the128 words
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Article485 1940-05-13 5 The Shanghai Hotel, Kelawei Road, was the scene of a Chinese wedding i at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon, between Miss Choon Yoke Seng, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Choon Soon Wah, and Mr. Han Swee Inn, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Han Jong Hong. Mr.485 words
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Advertisement21 1940-05-13 5 \ll nf Grasso METAL POLISH z Irllll, FOR ALL METALS Hwpar. OHMIm ICftlM Nmr< 4 Kml« N Fl IK M 1121 words
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Advertisement191 1940-05-13 5 < :ASkhFOR;-. Sheaffers LIFETIME PEN h s the The Oversea-Chinese Amusement Co., Ltd. MONDAY, 13th MAY 1940 WEMBLEY PARK (LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT) TAI KHOON CANTONESE OPERA “Lok Kok Tai Foong Seong” Part 3. NOORAN OPERA OF MALACCA. Inche A Mustar presents “RADIN MARS” with Miss Era and Inche Ahirad Puteh191 words
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Miscellaneous272 1940-05-13 5 Th,. Bi? Holiday Show In Town Penang’s Most L*' rf !M M Luxurious Zw Air-Conditioned Theatre led by SHAW BROS. LTD., Singapore. shows TODAY TOMORROW T! dh struggle of two super-minds brilliant, fearless one cunning, fiendish T in passed Mystery Thriller of All Time “SHERLOCK HOLMES” Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce.272 words
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Miscellaneous131 1940-05-13 5 QUEEN 7 OPENING TODAY 6.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. A Grand Cantonese Picture SIT KOK SIN and a distinguished cast in “IT KHEOK HOON SEOW” Songs Laughter Romance I MATINEE TODAY ONLY AT 11.30 AM. Romance drama that touches the living, pulsing heart of show business' THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS” A131 words
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Article476 1940-05-13 6 IVfR. CHURCHILL has discharged efficiently his first duty as Prime Minister. He has formed a smaller War Cabinet with just the right balance between ability and initiative. Only three members of the Chamberlain Ministry retain their offices— Lord Halifax, the Foreign Minister, Sir John Anderson, Home476 words
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Article64 1940-05-13 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA: Charles Laughton in Hunchback of Notre Dame” with Maureen O’Hara, 11.30 am., 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA ‘‘lt Kheok Hoon” (Chinese Picture) 6 30 9.30 p.m. REX CINEMA Basil Rathbone in “Sherlock Holmes” with Nigel Bruco Ida Lupino 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. WINDSOR "St.64 words
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Article422 1940-05-13 6 Finishing Off The Last it ar TX a big boarding house at Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, a number of men are hard at work —finishing off the last war. They are Britain’s official mile tary historians, and today, with the publication of another volume, they will reach422 words
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Article709 1940-05-13 6 Monday, May 13. r PHE fighting is going on full blast. To the east of the Albert Canal, as well as further north, the Belgians are resisting successfully and their lines have not been dented. yj.WY violent attacks on the fortifications at Liege were709 words
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Advertisement215 1940-05-13 6 China and Glass Department o f bSHkL SHMB ji Cooper Sr an<l Bourne W are. HAS JUST ARRIVED Consisting of Early Morning Sets complete with limed trays. Dinner and Tea Ware in beautiful Pastel Shades and Flowered designs. A complete range of Pottery ases, Bowls and Ash Trays in new215 words
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Advertisement44 1940-05-13 6 "HONICOSE" FRUIT SQUASH Grapefruit Lemon (Irange Lemon Barley Lime A REALLY INVIGORATING DRINK OF PURE FRUIT WITH GLUCOSE Contains VITAMINS ABC D 81 Per Bottle Obtainable from KIM SENG PENANG taiping SUNGEI PAT ANA KIM SENG CHAN PENANG LIEN SENG KAMPAH SEASON STORE 11*01144 words
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Article1981 1940-05-13 7 Penang Total 125: Lail Singh And Gill In Third Wicket Stand At the close of play yesterday in the inter-State Cricket Match between Penang and Selangor on the Western Road ground, Selangor, after having gained a first innings’ lead by 13* runs, had scored 761,981 words
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Article77 1940-05-13 7 Rescue Effected By Boatmen Playing about with a friend at the F.M.S. Railway Pier yesterday, a Chinese named Lee Tĕan San fell into the sea. As Tean San was a nonswimmer, his friend raised the alarm and some sampan-men who were nearby rescued the man.77 words
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Article, Illustration160 1940-05-13 7 BIRTHDAY DONATION TO WAR CHEST On the occasion of his birthday His Highness the Sultan of Selangor has made a personal gift of <£l,ooo to the Imperial 1 reasury as a war contribution. I his gift has been most gratefully accepted by His Majesty’s160 words
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Article92 1940-05-13 7 Chinese \X omen To Stage Play The Chinese Ladies' Chin Woo Athletic Association. Anson Road, are staging a Chinese play at the Sun Theatre on June 21 in aid of -the Malaya Patriotic, Fund. Rehearsals are under way. The play will be in Cantonese92 words
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654 1940-05-13 7 Farewell Tea Party To Popular Retiring President The Penang Y.W.C.A. Knitting i Classes have made a large variety of articles for use of the troops and the Red Cross Society in appreciation have awarded a medal to these workers. Activities of the Y.W.C.A. in654 words
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Article145 1940-05-13 7 —lnternational News Agency. Chungking, May 5. In view of the revival of the bombmg of the Hanoi-Kunming Railway on April 26 and 27, Generalissimo Chiang Kaishek has ordered more speed for the construction of the new railway between Yunnan and Burma. The construction is under two sections,—lnternational News Agency. - 145 words
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Article26 1940-05-13 7 .—Reuter. Amsterdam. May 12 The British Consul-General has advised all remaining British subjects to leave by the last official beat. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article113 1940-05-13 7 Driver Escapes Injuries While proceeding along Barrack Road, yesterday morning a tourer car ran on to the grass verge and plunged into the drain. The car, a Morris ‘B/ was driven by a Chinese and was going alcng Barreck Read towards the Traffic Circus at the113 words
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Article150 1940-05-13 7 Chang San Medical Unit Feted In Penang A sum of $300,000 was collected in Malaya by the Chang San Medical Unit. This was revealed at a farewell party given by the Penang Philomathic Union on Saturday. The money will be utilized for the purchase of medical150 words
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Article40 1940-05-13 7 .—Reuter. Moscow, May 12. •The Soviet Jugoslav trade treaty has been signed. The Soviets will import from Jugoslavia copper, leaci, zinc, lard and other goods and export to Jugoslavia agricultural and other machinery, kerosene and cotton. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Advertisement94 1940-05-13 7 DOCTORS CHOOSE HUMANISED TRUFOOD FOR THEIR OWX W||babies /jib. OM fOOzMI c. ASP* y' iirf aecor(^anet X Jr medical etiquette, thi Jr Doctor’s name is Mt st Uta »O 1 I I IB W Ev II I IF’ 1 HH g II ■I k K WMK ■I J I I94 words
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204 1940-05-13 8 Ipoh. The hockey encounter between the Ipoh Y.M.C.A. and the Kuala Lumpur Y.M.C.A. on the former’s ground on Saturday ended in a win for the home team by the convincing margin of 4—o. Play was not so one-sided as the score suggests and204 words
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Article, Illustration1988 1940-05-13 8 TRIANGULAR BADMINTON TOURNAMENT Ipoh. The biggest sensation so far in the Triangular badminton tournament at Ipoh happened on Sunday afternoon when Ooi Teik Hock and Tan Kin Hong, the present Malayan doubles champions, and representing Penang as its first doubles pair, were disposed off1,988 words
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Article272 1940-05-13 8 Scotland And England Draw Glasgow, May 11. A maximum attendance of 75,000 saw Eng.and draw I—l1 —1 in the Association Football match in aid of the Red Cross, was an even game providing contrasting of styles, Scotland working the ball quickly while England favoured open and long passing.272 words
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750 1940-05-13 8 Veteran's Doubles Title Won By Sultan Partner Kuala Kangsar. His Highness the Sultan of Perak, partnered by Toh Mud Che Tak, annexed the Veterans’ Doubles title by beating Y. A M. the Raja di-Hilir and M. Ramly after an exciting 3-set matci in the final750 words
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Article119 1940-05-13 8 Satuidays Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Forward" S!’ 5 £263 SINGAPORE: £26L 5 S P Ot 0= Business done 1 'lO5 tons $126.25 PENANG pot $135.25 $126.25 RUBBER: LONDON: ■Forward" 11 ll%d. n 716 SINGAPORE: SpOt 37%c 37Uc PENANG: “SpOt" 17 V ra 37%0 COPRA: PENANG: B2 PEPPER: Nominal119 words
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Advertisement114 1940-05-13 8 BANKS The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., f (incorporated in British India) ENTRUST YOUR SAVINGS WITH THE INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD.. AND Watch How It Grows. INTEREST 2H% ALLOWED. WITHDRAWALS BY HANDY CHEQUES ALLOWED. s T~ npg&MS L SAVINGS sUefy 7/ou A dollar saved is an extra dollar earned. A Savings114 words
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Article526 1940-05-13 9 New Air Liner BUILT TO FLY AT GREAT HEIGHTS New York. Pan-American Airways is about to enter a new aeroplane called the Strato-Clipper Flying Cloud in the ceaseless competition of nations for supremacy in coirjmercial aviation. The company has already begun transport test flights526 words
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Miscellaneous2630 1940-05-13 9 SINGAPORE MANILA uKr a Iggl mc B 115 P-in. Miscellaneous Gramophone 5,50 NeWS 111 En lish ■W B Records. 1.30 News and mid-day Rub- 1210 PNews in E::<?lis h- 5.10 stocks Tm and Copra nrices. 1.40 Interval 55f Market Report. 5.55 News m 5.00 Songs by Aman Ballon, t 5.302,630 words
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1121 1940-05-13 10 TOWN OF ARNHEIM OCCUPIED More Raids On Dutch And Belgian Aerodromes Amsterdam, May Over thirty people were killed and several injured by a bomb v fell near the Central Station of Amsterdam during this m ing’s raid. The French Expeditionary Force, headed by motorised units,.—8.0. W. - 1,121 words
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Article404 1940-05-13 10 5. —Reuter. French Air Force Do Their Duty London, May 11. A German radio stated tonight that Essen, where the famous Krupps arms works are situated, and two other towns were bombed by Allied planes. A bomber aircraft of the advanced air striking force in France5.—Reuter. - 404 words
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873 1940-05-13 10 PERSONNEL REDUCED TO FIVE MR. ATTLEE AND MR. GREENWOOD INCLUDED London, May 12 The official War Cabinet is announced by Mr. Churchill, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence as follows Mr. Chamberlain, Lord President of the Council; Mr. Attlee, Lord Privy Seal; Lord Halifax,873 words
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345 1940-05-13 10 —Reuter. Few Favour “Peace At Any Price” I Washington. May 12. Whatever was intended by President Roosevelt's speech last night, it Is being widely interpreted by the man in the street as an announcement that America must eventually join the war. The attack—Reuter. - 345 words
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Article154 1940-05-13 10 .—Reuter. Italian 'Objections To British Control Rome. May 11. “Force alone can modify an existing situation. judged to be contrary' to one’s own interests”, said Admiral Cavagnari, Under Secretary of the Navy, presenting the Naval Budget Ji the Senate. In the Mediterranean the serious disturbance- caused to international.—Reuter. - 154 words
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Article59 1940-05-13 10 —Reuter. German Violation Of Swiss Territory Washington, May 12. Tlie State Department has received diplomatic reports stating that planes bombed eighteen tow'ns in France and violated Swiss territory many times in flying to France. It is stated that three bombs were released over the Ford motor—Reuter. - 59 words
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Article56 1940-05-13 10 .—Reuter. Emergency Committee To Be Established New York, May 12. The two Dutch liners which were due to sail yesterday, are remaining in port. The Dutch Consul General has announced that an Emergency Committee will be established immediately to handle the Netherlands shipping, financial and.—Reuter. - 56 words
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Advertisement89 1940-05-13 10 n-" IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT A new service is announced each 28 days from Penang to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Pacific thence New York via Panama. This service will be inaugurated by: S.S. “CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS” LOADING AT PENANG 11 TH JUNE For full particulars enquire at SIME, DARBY89 words
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Article196 1940-05-13 11 THE RIDING BOY’ “TIC TAC” “EPSOM JEEP” “EUREKA” “MAN-ON-THE “THE MAJOR” Penang Penang Ipoh K. Lumpur SPOT” Ipoh Singapore RACE 1 I Fi g' h ting Finish Fighting Finish Fighting Finish Topla i Kabinda Topla Hacksaw Kabinda Kabinda Hacksaw Fighting Finish Fighting Finish RACE 2 Exeve196 words
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1027 1940-05-13 11 Race 1: Horses Class 3 Div. 4 —6 Furs—2.3o p.m. 1. 0 0 0 HACKSAW 5y 9.00 Mining Kongsi" Van Breukelen 2. 0 TOPLA 3y 8.13 “Mining Kongsi” Van Breukelen 3. 0 0 TREASURE 3y 8.13 “Bulan Stable” Bowden 4. 20 1 FIGHTING FINISH1,027 words
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Article400 1940-05-13 11 Rest Lead On First Innings (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 12. The Clarke Cup cricket match between the Europeans and The Rest began yesterday, the Europeans taking first knock scored 190. The first two wickets fell cheaply. Then Dynes and Stein were associated in a third400 words
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Article224 1940-05-13 11 Results Of Week-End Events At C.S.C. Three heats were swum off at the Chinese Swimming Club yesterday evening in quite a choppy sea. Nevertheless good 1 .times were recorded especially the 100 metres Backstroke which Dim Teong Kooi did in 11 3/10 seconds. Dee Seik Pinn also recorded the224 words
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Article495 1940-05-13 11 Splendid Knock Of 81 By Gunaratne In the Inter-state cricket match between the Postal Union Athletic Club, Kuala Lumpur, and the Post Office Recreation Club, Penang, Selangor are leading Penang on the first innings by 79 runs. This was due to a splendid knock by T. Gunaratne495 words
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Article561 1940-05-13 11 Four Goals Shared With Ipoh Cheng Wah rpHE Penang Chinese Recreation Club maintained their unbeaten record this season when they held the Ipoh Cheng Wah Athletic Association, prospective champions of the Ipoh League, to a draw in which four goals were shared on the Victoria Green561 words
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Article158 1940-05-13 11 Reuter. Crystal Palace Lose To Arsenal <7 London, May 17 The following are the second round re» suits of the Football League Cup:— Rochdale 4, Everton 2. Blackpool 3, Burnley,si. f Manchester U. 1, BlacWim 3. Stoke 6, Barrow 1. NORTH B Hull 0, HuddersfieldReuter. - 158 words
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Article140 1940-05-13 11 Results Of Saturday’s Matches London, May 11. The following are the results of regional soccer matches played today:— SOUTH C. Brentford 2, Chelsea 0. Tottenham 4, Portsmouth 1. MIDLAND Walsall 1, Northampton 0. EAST MIDLAND Rotherham 3, Lincoln 1. WESTERN Liverpool 4, Stockport 3. Port Vale 2. Manchester140 words
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492 1940-05-13 12 BALMORAL CODELLUS TO WIN AGAIN Van Breukelen Should Make Amends (By “TIC+TAC”) 1 A LTHOUGH we had some rain yesterday the going should be gjood for today’s races as the Penang course, which is probably now the best in Malaya can stand up492 words
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Article152 1940-05-13 12 New Record In 200 Metres Breast Stroke Ipoh. Kong Kim Chan set up a new record at the Kinta Swimming Club annual championships yesterday evening when he won the 200 metres breast stroke. E&s time was 3 min. 6 2/5 sec. Kim Gban swam a great race152 words
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Article83 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. Closed On German Side Budapest, May 11. The German-Hungarian frontier •which was closed on the German side has not yet reopened. Authoritative -circles opine that these measures should not give rise to false interpretation because the German High Command are proceeding in the ordinary way with closing—Reuter. - 83 words
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29 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. Paris, May 12. As a precaution against air attacks racing and all other sports meetings in France have been cancelled until further notice.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 29 words
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Article136 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. Allie *d Force Landed To Prevent Sabotage London. May 12. It is learned in authoritative quarters in London that the Netherlands. French and British Governments have been in consultation on the steps to be taken to prevent possible German attempts at sabotage of the important oil—Reuter. - 136 words
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Article82 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. Loans Continue To Be Plentiful London. May 12. In the money market, overnight loans continued to be plentiful, especially in the .after part of the week, when a desire to keep funds liquid for the present helped to augment the offerings for a short-term engagement. It is—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article68 1940-05-13 12 Reuter. To Be Laid By Allies Without Warning London, May 12. The Admiralty gives notice that mines may be laid without further warning in the vicinity of the Norwegian coast, eastward of a line drawn from a point just south of Bergen, north wards asReuter. - 68 words
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Article38 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. Istanbul. May 12. The Turkish Fleet, including submarines, began its manoeuvres with gunnery exercises in the Sea of Marmora today. The] manoeuvres will last until May 22 and are of a normal character. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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1192 1940-05-13 12 Parachutists Disguised Ju Allied Uniforms —Reuter. London. May 12. The Dutch Foreign Minister described the landing of German parachute troops in Dutch, British, Belgian and French uniforms as an “abdominable ruse de guerre.” He told Reuter that the German soldiers dropped out of the skies—Reuter. - 1,192 words
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Article95 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. M. Tatarescu Forms New Ministry Bucharest. May 12 fThe Government has resigned. King Carol asked the outgoing Premier, M. Tatarescu to form a new Government. Thus is interpreted as a prelude to the formation of a Government of Nationa l Unitv comprising representatives of all the—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article106 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. Latest Invasions To Keep Up People’s Courage London, May 12. The Chicago News Service states that “the speculation that Hitler lacked supplies to sustain the long war of siege seems to have proved right.” A Gothenburg paper the “Goteborgs Handels Tidning” states that the pressure on—Reuter. - 106 words
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Article176 1940-05-13 12 Reuter. Br Igo-French Frontier Roads Machine-Gunned Rugby, May 12. Today's second Belgian communique states: “Our advance unit, are in close contact with the enemy. Fighting is going on at several places. In the course oi the night. German parachutists landed at several points in theReuter. - 176 words
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Article88 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. Japanese Suffer 130.000 Casualties Near Hankow Chungking, May 11. Chins, -e troops claim to be smashing a Japanese army of 150.00 u. men in the biggest battle oi the Far Eastern war since the fail of Hankow two years ago. According to dispatches reaching here seven—Reuter. - 88 words
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Article113 1940-05-13 12 .—Reuter Message To Rulers Of Invaded Countries Vatican City. May 12. The Pope has telegraphed to King Leopold and Queen Wilhelmina and the Grand Duchess of Luxemburg sending his sympathy and wishes for “the speed)' reestablishment of justice and liberty.” The Pope has also sent an apcstolio.—Reuter - 113 words
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Article148 1940-05-13 12 —8.0. W. R.A.F. Attacks Between Rhine And Meuse Rugby, May 12. The Air Ministry states that “during last night the aerodrome still occupied by the enemy at Waalhaven, near Rotterdam, was heavily bombed by a large number of R.A.F. aircraft. Extensive damage was done to the aerodrome—8.0. W. - 148 words
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Article32 1940-05-13 12 —Reuter. London, May 12. It is authoritatively stated that only r. certain cases are troaps in the Home Com mand being recalled from leave. Tac recall is not general.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 32 words
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