Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 February 1941
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Title Section21 1941-02-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY Vol- XCLX. ■0» TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Article276 1941-02-04 1 First Line Of Resistance m Eritrea Collapses f/»V Gordon oung, Reuter’s Special Correspondent) Cairo, Feb. 4. XTINUING to fall back in face of ever-increasing British pressure on the EriU* trc in and Abyssinian battle fronts, Italian forces are no w abandoning main I<M s —built at”—Reuter. - 276 words
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Article64 1941-02-04 1 —Reuter. Australia And Pacific Menace -Melbourne, Feb. 3. Australian, defence preparations must go ahead at full speed, declared Mr. McEwen, Commonwealth Air Minister, speaking at Parafe here yesterday» Mr. McEwen added: “A powerful and populous country in the Pacific lias joined a military alliance with the enemy—Reuter. - 64 words
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56 1941-02-04 1 —Reuter. Bangkok, Feb. V. OEINCE VOBAVARN other Thai delegate# are exI j* •.d to fly to Tokio today for I j p**ee conference The allegation hy the Thai High Command that French forces have violated the Thai1 ['lU'huu armistice agreement is i>t considered Likely—Reuter. - 56 words
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198 1941-02-04 1 ’•—Reuter. Athens, Feb. 4. < advances the Greeks I dominate the 6,000-foot 1 ♦»10 <1 range of Trebeshini, st ,-v key to the whole of Souths; > Albania, according to reports reach->■ ij Athens. The tnge lies in the angle be-’•—Reuter. - 198 words
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Article49 1941-02-04 1 Reuter spoliations On Long It-rni Convention Moscow, February 3. j,, r "'a rds the settlement of a Ru so-Japanese dispute is r appointment of a joint n e commission consisting of fisher-* 111 J r ne gotiate a long-term convention.. Conversations are R<-u»-r lX;gin at Moscow shortly.--,Reuter - 49 words
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Article41 1941-02-04 1 —REUTER. ATHENS, FEB. 4 MUSSOLINI HAS DECREED THE IV HOLE OF SOUTHERN ITALY A WAR ZONE AND HAS PLACED IT UNDER MARTIAL LAW, ACCORDING TO GREEK PRESS REPORTS QUOTED BY THE ATHENS RADIO L IST NIGHT—REUTER,—REUTER. - 41 words
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Article216 1941-02-04 1 Reuter. Bombay. February 3 Black smoke was (belching from all chimneys at the Jubbulpore gun carriage factors’ as I passed its carefully guarded gates to be shown huge workshops where carriages of India’s guns are constructed, writes Reuter’s special correspondent. Ail round was the roar ofReuter. - 216 words
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416 1941-02-04 1 Reuter. London, February 4. DROM Mr. Mateuoka’s speech, Ger- many may well judge that blandishments have not been vain, writes the Times in a sp«?cial article “Japanese Policy Adrift.” At first sight, the speech would appear to contain a threat against theReuter. - 416 words
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Article116 1941-02-04 1 "JAPAN WILL GO FORWARD —Reuter. Tokio, Feb. 4. It is self-evident that Japan will go forward, with her fixed policy, whatever attitude the Netherlands East Indies may take towards Japan’s request for co-operation in the establishment of a sphere of common prosperity throughout Greater East Asia, states the "Kokunin Shimbun”—Reuter. - 116 words
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Article, Illustration19 1941-02-04 1 was left ef the windows, but mother and baby were unhurt in this SouthEat.' England home.19 words
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Article86 1941-02-04 1 —Reuter. London's 2nd Raid In 15 Nights London, Feb. 4. London’s freedom from night air raids was broken for the secrnui ti. .e in fifteen nights last night (Monday) when Nazi aircraft flew over the outskirts of London. Incendiary bombs which were extinguished in a few minutes—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article61 1941-02-04 1 1. —Reuter. Mapping Completed In Germany London, February 1 The German wireless states that the first part of the work of mapping Central Asia has been completed in Germany. It adds that maps of certain parts of Central Asia which had hitherto been left blank have now been1.—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article40 1941-02-04 1 —Reuter. London, February 3. An appeal to young Frenchmen to enlist in the French Navy was made this morning by the Lyons radio. Men were asked to register with the Ministry’ of Marine at Vichy.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article322 1941-02-04 1 RENEWED TERRORISM IN SHANGHAI A Shanghai, Feb. 4. After a brief period of tranquillity, anti-Chunking terrorism broke out anew this morning with three acts of violence in the International Settlement within an hour. While proceeding home with friends at 4.30 a.in., Mr, hung Hua-ting, editor322 words
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Article283 1941-02-04 1 —8.0. W. Planniiig For Post-War Period London, Post-war conditions in the Lancashire Cotton Industry and methods of dealing with them were forecast in a speech to Textile Works Managers by the Chairman of the Cotton Board. In the teeth of the enemy's attack, Mr. Raymond Streat—8.0. W. - 283 words
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Article119 1941-02-04 1 .—Reuter Vi hole Building Would Be Destroyed Otherwise Once outside the Race Course grounds, the Japanese stopped, commandeered a passing taxi and escaped into Badlands. Although hardly any damage was caused to the straw enclosure, fire brigade officials revealed that the whole structure would have been.—Reuter - 119 words
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Article122 1941-02-04 1 Reuter. London, Feb. 4. lyR. WENDELL WILLKIE’S tour of bomb-damaged areas in Manchester included some of the most enthusiastic scenes there for many years. Dense crowds stopped his car time and again and police bodyguard had to be augmented to save him from mobbing. He toldReuter. - 122 words
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Advertisement274 1941-02-04 1 I “SMILER” fed on |l COW GATE Agents for North Malaya A p rnnf.' GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY I«TDl v l Penang and Ipoh. SCIENCE WINS It is a well established fact that millions of dollars are expended annually in repairing the damage done by Termites or White Ants as they are274 words
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Article779 1941-02-04 2 Further Italian Retreat On Eritrean Front ENEMY IN ABYSSINIA ALSO FLEEING Cairo, Feb. 3. 'THE British occupation of Barentu in Eritrea and the continuance of the British pursuit of the enemy in Abyssinia are recorded in a communique as follows: Libya: Preparations for the continuation of—Reuter. - 779 words
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Article37 1941-02-04 2 —Reuter. PASSES FAIR NIGHT London, Feb. 3. Lord Lloyd, Secretary of State for the Colonies, had a fair night but is a little weaker, according to a Colonial Office announcement this morning.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article132 1941-02-04 2 .—Reuter. Little Difference Made To Dutch Attitude London, Feb. 3. Mr Ohashis statement makes little difference in point of fact. This is the comment of Netherlands circles in London on the declaration of Mr. Ohashi rejecting Dutch representations regarding the new order in East Asia, Agreement.—Reuter. - 132 words
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Article117 1941-02-04 2 i.— Reuter One Of Power Supply Sources Attacked London, February 3 Naval Swordfish aircraft successfully attacked one of the main sources of power supply in Sardinia on February 2, according to an Admiralty communique. One British aircraft is missing IT ALLAN REPORT London, February 3 British planesi.—Reuter - 117 words
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Article293 1941-02-04 2 t—Reuter. INDISCRIMINATE BOMBING London, Feb. 3. TIAIDS were made by several enemy aircraft flying singly over the East and South-East coasts of Britain during this morning and early afternoon. Bombs were dropped on several places in London, East Anglia and Kent An Ah’ Ministry communique sayst—Reuter. - 293 words
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Article219 1941-02-04 2 —BOW. Tribute Paid By Young Pilot Back Froni Libya Rugby, Feb. 1. A young pilot officer who has just returned from Libya had a great reception when he spoke to hundreds of aircraft workers engaged on making air filters for use on R.A.F. machines in the East. He—BOW. - 219 words
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Article80 1941-02-04 2 —Reuter. Decision By Netherlands Government New* York. Feb. 3. The Netherlands Government has suspended payment of interest and redemption on its outstanding debt in order to prevent funds passing into German hands. In a statement announcing suspension the Netherlands Legation here, says: “The government will consider the’—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article63 1941-02-04 2 Good Demand For Home Rails London, February 3. The Stock Exchange was quietly firm apart from gilt-edged and Indian stocks which eased in late dealings. Good demand for home rails was the chief feature w’hile Kaffirs were firmly held despite reported Johannesburg incidents. Diamonds and oils improved and63 words
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147 1941-02-04 2 i Thai Expianation Of Presence Of Japanese Destroyer Reutei Bangkok, Feb. 3. A FURTHER violation by the French forces of the Thai-landrlndo-China armistice agreement is alleged in a Thai High Command communique issued today while Thailand delegates were preparing to fly to Tokio for theReutei - 147 words
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436 1941-02-04 2 Rugby, Feb. 3. tXJLLOWING upon the bitter criticism of the Vichy Govern--1 ment by the German controlled press of Paris, the inauguration is announced of a movement believed in some quarters to prepare the way for the establishment of a puppet—BOW - 436 words
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140 1941-02-04 2 i.—Reuter. Athens, Feb. 3. A NOTHER day of successful 1 local operations and taking of further prisoners was announced in a Greek High Command communique issued last night. As reported previously, the whole mountain range North of Klissura stretching to the length of nine milesi.—Reuter. - 140 words
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Article46 1941-02-04 2 Reuter. Alleged Journey To Paris Not Made Landon, February 3 Speculation about Admiral alleged journey to Pans is put on a »<w plane by the announoement on the f-wiw radio that it is learned from Vichy Admirai Darias has net gone to Paris.— Reuter.Reuter. - 46 words
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Article112 1941-02-04 2 Reuter. 700 Shot In German Concentration Carop London, February 3. About seven hundred Pohsn priest» have been shot in the Nazi concentre tion camps at Oranienburg. Dachau Oswiecbim and Buchwald, according to news in Polish circles in Lor.d. “by way of Rome. There are estimated to be threeReuter. - 112 words
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Article54 1941-02-04 2 —Reuter. London. FetTuary L The Money .darket show”a ocit tightness owing to tax payments t-t er conditions were much easier Applications for £65,000,000 Treasury 818 amounted to £150,700.000 The av<rar rate was £1 <)s 2.84 d per cent mpan® with £1 0s 4 04d last week Wall—Reuter. - 54 words
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130 1941-02-04 2 London, Feb. 3. As the culminating event of his intensive tour of Britain under war conditions, Mr. Wendell Willkie expects to see the King and Queen tomorrow. Mr. Willkie today was seeing how Liverpool is taking the blitz. Early astir, he inspected the130 words
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Article62 1941-02-04 2 To Be Thoroughly (lean'’’ l Up By Police Shanghai February The notorious bad rina- will be thoroughly clean-. agreement signed this 19. the Municipal Council a i!jt y panese-sponsored Chin- iurb which settles the vexed interns' diction on outside road" tional Settlement A joint police62 words
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Advertisement108 1941-02-04 2 > STintDY ALL STEEL CONSTRUC 7ION pBTPROOFED*— OPEN VISIBLE SPRJNC3 > HARBOUR NO INSECTS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE DOES NOT SAG. 1." fvVI f 111 ■WWTWABTT PRKZD «o"ro<tM9 inZJ Ask for descriptive folder (8) BnUCollis Brower IGENUIHE. ct« like a charm in r> ra t Check» and arreata RRHGEA and FEVER, CROUP,108 words
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Article412 1941-02-04 3 A appeal for PARCELS loHpr received in Shanghai from I S --Col A. W. T. Bonar, of the Ist HAlion Seaforth Highlanders, an s made for parcels for members regiment captured in France, and r German prison camps The were formerly stationed in made n any412 words
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Article120 1941-02-04 3 Housewives To Use Saccharin Italy is short of sugar Accordingly, Signor Mussolini has instructed itou.se.\ives to use saccharin If they grumble, they will be told by the grocer (he has taken the business ver from the apothecary) that four pounds of saccharin are equivalent in sweetening120 words
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Article149 1941-02-04 3 R.A.F. TARGETS British women of all ages who u ere rounded up by the Germans in occupied France are reported to have to concentration camps' iitary objectives which are frequen* targets of the R AF ••hid correspondent of the 'I alleges that the sites of l i149 words
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48 1941-02-04 3 T he US. Army may use blind men as ob-ervers j n air-raid listening posts h manoeuvres beß acu te hearing of blind men is Ito be a great advantage. Templeton, British pianist and W *ll serve as an adviser at48 words
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Article838 1941-02-04 3 I NEED not tell you that the food production of our country is, at tiie hour of supreme crisis, one of the vital factors in our ability to resist and overcome a formidable enemy Today, the farms of Britain are the front line of freedom.”— Mr,838 words
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Article134 1941-02-04 3 Large Stocks Arrive Large stocks of raw material and machinery have arrived in a northwestern town of China, sent by the U.S.S.R. according to the terms of the agreement signed between China and U.S.S.R. All means of transportation have been mobilised by the authorities so that134 words
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Article1359 1941-02-04 3 Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah - By Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah The well-known Muslim author ALI HOUGH the Germans may not have said it in so many words, it is clear from the wishful thinking' on their part that their purpose in intensely bombing London from the air is to1,359 words
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151 1941-02-04 3 Gen. Giffard At Bardia MajorXleneral Iven Giffard, nicknamed “Iven the Terrible” during the last war, commanded the Australian troops that breached the defences of Bardia and thereafter swept in and captured the Italian Mediterranean strong-hold. Despite his sinister nick-name, Gen. Giffard until eight months ago151 words
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Advertisement199 1941-02-04 3 The long and the short of it Whichever way you look at it, doggy welfare there’s nothing Spratt’s are doing a good.job of better. Now take a dog’s-eye (or a work. Take your own point of bird’s-eye—see below) view of it. view: you want your dog to be As long199 words
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Miscellaneous42 1941-02-04 3 WHAT A WAR! By Gilbert Wilkinson Y' ’-i i 3W, v xJ f I i 1: I X < Ax WgMlb ***l I HHK i > z .< i y J I CANTEEN CONCERT j M Nark it! He’s not the comic., he*i the fl42 words
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279 1941-02-04 4 Amendments To Ordinances A MENDMENTS to the Christian Marriage Ordinance and Divorce Ordinance in the Colony are proposed in Bills published in the Government Gazette on Saturday. A new section in the Christian Marriage Ordinance states that any marriage purported to be solemnised under279 words
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Article78 1941-02-04 4 Temerloh. The Government of Pahang is opening a school dental clinic at the Mentakab hospital. Che Noordin bin Salleh assistant dental surgeon, until recently at Pekan, will be in charge of the clinic, which will be fully equipped. Hitherto only occasional visits were paid to Mentakab78 words
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Article47 1941-02-04 4 Michigan City (Ind.). Mrs. Eva Swanson, wife of a factory worker, recently gave birth to quadruplets—three girls and one boy—after a Caesarian operation. They were placed in an incubator, but all died in a few hours. They weighed about two and a half pounds each47 words
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Article341 1941-02-04 4 Powerful Machine For Britain Wright Field test pilots revealed recently that they would soon test a new light bomber. the Douglas A-20A, a xnodel similar to the bombers being manufactured by the Douglas Company in Santa Monica, Calif, for export to Britain, says the New341 words
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Article2390 1941-02-04 4 Capt. Hashim On Duty Of The Rich JOINING BATTLE EMPIRE IS FIGHTING < Singapore. SUPPORTING the War Tax Bill. Capt. N. M. Hashim in the legislative Council stated that it was the battle of the rich that Empire was fighting and it was the duty2,390 words
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Article530 1941-02-04 4 CHINESE H\i n FOR f’Eßjnfy Sin 2ap 01 .p TAESCREBED Mr. J. G. Rappop L j sional witness of lies.” 40-year-o.d Foo Gr, i; fined $4O, or o prisonment ft The case was one in which ful Chinese, Goh Ah Chensr trial to charges of attempted530 words
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Article75 1941-02-04 4 A chaige of murder was e-'» to Vengadasaiam, 25, and F.en-? 1 and a charge of abetment of m’ was explained to Baseoo Sing Mahadeo Singh, in the Singapore court. The murder was alleged to ha»* ken place outside the Swing Serangoon Road on Jan. a.m.75 words
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Advertisement98 1941-02-04 4 Does this Climate Upset Your Liver an( l Digestion If so, take a course of 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.” To overcome98 words
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Miscellaneous8 1941-02-04 4 lUI in a Days Work— —by Rick Ehnes8 words
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Article435 1941-02-04 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL There was a dance for soldiers yesterday evening from 8 to 11 at the Venning Road Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Miss F. R. Knight, former activities secretary of the Singapore Y.W.C.A., has been appointed to the staff of the Methodist Girls School in Kuala Lumpur. •X' •K’ Mr.435 words
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2974 1941-02-04 5 Omissions And Anomalies Numerous, Says Mr. Bisseker Singapore. Vigorous criticism of the form of the War lax Bill was voiced in the Legislative Council yesterday by the Hon. Mr. I*. D. Bisseker, Senior Unofficial Member, when the second reading was moved by the Financial Secretary,2,974 words
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Article146 1941-02-04 5 The total of the War Fund in North Malaya is $1,475,905.67. made up of Penang $948.287.30 and Perak $527,618.37 The biggest donation received in Penang yesterday was $159.31 from an anonymous contributor. Previously Acknowledged $947,973.97 “E.C.T.” 159.31 Post Office Recreation Club 82.80 Che Mohd. Zain146 words
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Advertisement88 1941-02-04 5 GAS-DRIVEN CAR IN IPOH Owned By Forest Officer Ipoh. Believed to be the first car in Malaya to be run by charcoal and water, a Buick saloon is attracting quite a lot of attention in Ipoh. The car arrived in Malaya recently and still carries a British number plate. It88 words
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Miscellaneous407 1941-02-04 5 I you seen such uncontrollable I V < pOVVDS STORMED THIS THEATRE DURING THE LAST I ir) NIGHT SHOWS—EVEN TARZAN RECORD IS I sHATTERBD TO PIECES. I »RE SORRY TO THE THOUSANDS WHO MISSED THE I l\' S m; )-NIGHT SHOWS TO THEM WE TENDER OUR I mF APOLOGY AND407 words
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Miscellaneous103 1941-02-04 5 A spectacular serial Drama that packs all the punch of swell ente? tainment MAJESTIC STARTS TODAY AT 3.00 8.00 P.M. The whole serial in one complete screening Of Republic's series of chilling, thrilling adventures, 15 whirlwind chapters. 31 smashing Reels. NOW- see a living, vibrant Lone Ranger in the greatest103 words
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Miscellaneous123 1941-02-04 5 QiR-conpjijoneo Positively Last Three Shows Today DEANNA DURBIN IN HER MOST LILTING, LAVISH ENTERTAINMENT! SPRING PARADE with ROBERT CUMMINGS AND HENRY" STEVENSON SUPPORTED BY THE LATEST M-G-M NEWSREEL “NEWS OF THE DAY” Opens Tomorrow Wednesday Feb. 5 THE STRANGEST STORY EVER PRODUCED BY’ METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER! TRIUMPH FOR TWO GREAT STARS! i123 words
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Miscellaneous239 1941-02-04 5 ACCLAIMED THE BEST MALAY TALKIE YET SEEN QUEENS L AST 3 SHOWS TODAY, 3-6.15-9.30 8 LATEST KRONCHONGS THAT’LL ENCHANT YOU FOR MONTHS! FIFI YOUNG IN 44 ZOEBAIDA” MATINEE PRICES:— Downstairs 15. 25 50 cts Upstairs 80 $l. EVENING SHOWS:— Downstairs 25, 50 80 cts Upstairs $1 $1.20 BROUGHT BACK IN239 words
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Article475 1941-02-04 6 WfITH Laval and his predeces- sor in office Baudouin working actively again behind the scenes, big developments may be expected shortly on the Continent. If German pressure is successful, Laval will re-enter the Cabinet but his stock has fallen so low in France that it is doubtful475 words
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Article475 1941-02-04 6 Less Noise This Year thought the Chinese New Year celebrations last week were less “noisy” than usual and so they were. Last night’s festival, generally the most vociferious of all, well bears out the relative calm of this year’s celebrations. There were less fireworks and therefore more475 words
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Article109 1941-02-04 6 REX CINEMA: “The Thief Of Bagdad.’’ 1.15, 3.30, 6.15 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA: w "Zoebaida” (Malay picture) 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p m. ODEON CINEMA: Deanna Durbin in "Spring Parade.” 3, 6.15 9 30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA: "The Lone Ranger Rides Again.” 3 and 8 p.m. WINDSOR109 words
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Article834 1941-02-04 6 ISLAND EMPIRE BRITAIN'S MIGHTY FIGHT FOR FREEDOM ET us lift our eyes for a moment from our intense preoccupation in recent weeks with the details of home defence. We must not lose the larger vision. We are a single island in the North Atlantic. We are no less the central834 words
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Advertisement268 1941-02-04 6 I Ride a I RALEIGH I THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE I I The World 9 9 Finest Cycle Value I I I I I Ml I IM V\' '»> /gjf /Ai 'A a i vEk I A xu# Wax? 1 B lUv V> 'ill l\j 8| B Agents m Penang I268 words
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Advertisement35 1941-02-04 6 KNOWN THE WORLD OVER I THEY ARE THE Best Obtainable in the markets AND need no further Recommendation. —»i— Fresh Stocks Received regularly by 9OUI AGBNTO Henry Waugh Co., Ltd., PENANG Stng«p<we, Ipoh. Kuala Lumprw35 words
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423 1941-02-04 7 MARINER’S VIEW OF POLITICAL SITUATION An American mariner, Mr. William Grant, who was in port today, told the “Pinang Gazette” shipping reporter, in an interview, that he was of the opinion that America .would bk in the war within a few423 words
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Article108 1941-02-04 7 £lO,OOO SEi\T FOR TWO TORNADO FIGHTERS THE “PINANG GAZETIE LEARNS FROM AN AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE THAT MR. C HARLES ALMA BAKER, C.8.E., OF BATU GA J AH, HAS AUGMENTED HIS MAGNIFICENT GIFTS TO LORD BEAVERBROOIL MINISTER FOR AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION, BY A DONATION OF £lO.OOO FOR108 words
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Article66 1941-02-04 7 A sitting of the Appellate Tribunal (against exemption or otherwise from the Volunteer Embodiment Camp now being held) will take place m Penang on Wednesday, February 12. So far 7 appeals have been listed, four by the Penang Municipality on behalf of their employees who were66 words
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Article29 1941-02-04 7 Mi. Tan Eng Soon, well-known resident of Penang passed away at No. 5 Concordia Road yesterday afternoon illness, at the age of 59.29 words
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427 1941-02-04 7 Crowds Visit Demonstration Centres T)UBLIC demonstrations, organised by the Corps of Penang 1 and Province Wellesley A.R.P. Wardens in order to instruct members of the community in safety first methods in dealing with an incendiary attack, started yesterday. All five centres were visited427 words
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Article92 1941-02-04 7 DESCF.IBFD AS A CABAHET DANCER, CHAN HUB FONG, A YOUNG CHINESE WOMAN, WHO AB REPORTED YESTERDAY WAS REMOVED TO THE GENERAL HOSPITAL FROM HER HOTEL IN PENANG ROAD, SUFFERING FROM WHAT WAS SUSPECTED TO BE CORROSIVE POISONING, DIED THIS MORNING. Mr. H. F Hammond has been92 words
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Advertisement129 1941-02-04 7 B.p. ffc Of that last S M 1 w pl < < I /21 fcM X'JJISSam SILVER GIFT g H M suggestions R •w IA'I that will create O n Might and be g| ns DiCOaPOUTED iff?) PENANG Jk ’ll ■*'JEW SB t WiSlr a io > «Mi Enough to129 words
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Article3284 1941-02-04 7 BILL PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY COUNCIL IHE Colony's War Tax Bill had its second and final reading at yesuTda/TZxtraordmary meeting of the Legislative Council. The Bill was approved and now becomes law. There was.only one dissentient for the second reading in the morning, this being the Hon,3,284 words
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Article132 1941-02-04 8 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 1523rd Auction, 31st January, 1941. ib6. tons Catalogued 2,231,832 996.35 Offered 1.945,587 868.57 ,SoW 1.394,887 622.72 Lon Lon—spot 12 9/16d, New York—Spot 19 3/4 cents. PRICES REALISED cents per lb. «IBBED SMOKED SHEET Standard Quality 36 7/8—37 j A (5<132 words
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Article459 1941-02-04 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 4th February, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Arnpat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 6/74 6/lOic £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6c 5/0 Ayer Hitam 20/6 21, 3 $1 Ayer Weng 0.85 0.87 V £1 Bangrin Tin 14/0459 words
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Article239 1941-02-04 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby Ll 5 1.20 Alor Gajah 0.824 0.87 4 Amal. Malay 1.75 1.80 Aver Hitam 0.90 1.00 Ayer Molek 1.15 1.20 Ayer Panas 1.10 1.15 Bassett 0.39 0.42 Batu Lintang 1.05 I.loc Bedford 0 874 0.924 Benta 0.971 1.024 Borelli 1.35 1.45 Broga 0.59 0.62 Brunei239 words
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Article333 1941-02-04 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N.Z. MUi Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1-90 1.95 2 Alex. Brick 74% Pref. 2.124 2.174 5 B. M. T. 7.75 8.00 £5 Chartered Bank £6i £1 Con. T. 8. Ord. 16/9 17/0 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref 20/3 21/Ox333 words
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Article140 1941-02-04 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Austral Amalgamated Jd. d? w lid. Bonus (total 4jd. p. snare Austral Malay (ML div. 9d. bonus: (total of l/6d Berjuntai 20% 3rd inst. 3-12.2.41 12.2.41 Ipoh Tin 2s. int. l.t. 7,1.41 6.2.41 (in Lou' K. Kamuntlng 3d. div It 3u140 words
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1481 1941-02-04 8 Luofficials To Be Consulted, Assures Governor (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Singapore, Feb. 3 “In common with all Colonial Governments, we have recently been asked to consider the feasibility of an Excess Profit Tax. We shall do so, but unofficial opinion would certainly be consulted1,481 words
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Article262 1941-02-04 8 Lewis And Peat (S’pore) Ltd. Singapore Jap Tlie heavy selling locally, r.-ported an end advanced about one cent New Yo-t three quarters of a cent above u/ cent lowest and orders from that mark are good but, as there are bookings, it is difficult to obtair vessels262 words
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Article148 1941-02-04 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: s P ot i2&6. 10. 0 Not Received “Forward” £258 0 0 Not Received SINGAPORE: “Spot” $133.60 $133. SiBusiness done 75 tons 50 tons PENANG: “Spot” ji33 5o $133 50 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 12 9|i6d Not Received “Forward” 12 9|l6d Not Received Tone148 words
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Advertisement161 1941-02-04 8 BANKS y mn» w» i n in Safe Deposit Boxes To meet the demand of clients we take pleasure /i n announcing that we have installed additional NEW SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES for the safe keeping of valuables etc. FULL PARTICULARS WILL BE SUPPLIED UPON APPLICATION TO:— Oversea-Chinese Banking Corpn., Ltd.,161 words
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Article717 1941-02-04 9 Trooping The Colour Singapore. IAEC/YLLING the rich and glorious i,L traditions of the unit, the battalion of the Loyal Regiment stationed in Singapore Trooped the Colour on Friday in commemoration of its ?00th anniversary. As the ceremony was unfolding itself —in brilliant sunshine and717 words
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Article152 1941-02-04 9 Strange Disease In Osaka The source of the strange illness which has taken the lives of five residents of Osaka has been traced to poison gas, according to an announcement made by the health and sanitation officials of the Osaka Prefectural Office, says the Japan152 words
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Article124 1941-02-04 9 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1941. Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time of Letters Postcards Posting' per T 6 oz. each Ordinary Regn.> AIR MAILS Tues. 4th inst. Great Britain via Durban .55 .30 8 a.m. 7.30 a.m. India, Africa, Burma Egypt By 8.0.A.C. .55 .30 Bangkok 60 .30 U.S.A. via124 words
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Miscellaneous2957 1941-02-04 9 RANGOON "S, 4>»i W K 1 $51*41 XYO 6UI mc/s (49.94 mJ 1-20 P.m. 3.50 p.m.> g W K B JHH XYO 3.4« mc/s («6 mJ 6.0<- PJn News m Pushtu. 7.00 News X V E Jg Bk JNfflE 6.50 p.m. incnan session (Recorded in leiugu. 7.05 News in Tamil.2,957 words
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Miscellaneous377 1941-02-04 9 7.2<i pm. Jvloment Musicale. 7.50 News in English. 8.C5 Dance Music. 9.05 Clipper Departure 9.20 Aldrich Family. As(i News an English lO.tio Modern Melodies 30 20 Dining Sisters. 10.35 Financial Service 10.50 News. 11.05 (Music. ]j.3C Organ. 1135 Against the Storm. 11.50 Kitty Keane 12.(5 Music. 12.20 Newt. SINGAPORE ZHL377 words
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494 1941-02-04 10 NOW NEAR ADDIS ABABA THAN NAIROBI London, Feb. 3 Reuter’s special correspondent with the South African forces inside Abyssinia writes: After expelling Italian invaders from all parts of Kenya, South African troops have entered enemy territory for the first time. These lean brown warriors,. —Reuter - 494 words
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Article375 1941-02-04 10 Reuter. Case Of Lava! And Badouin London, February 3. Some sensation nas been caused at Vichy, according to The Times" correspondent on the French irontier, by' the arrival of M. Badouin who resigned irom the Pelam Government shortly alter Laval’s dismissal and went to Paris.Reuter. - 375 words
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Article2360 1941-02-04 10 New Clause Designed To Prevent Avoidance PROCEDURE IN CASE OF APPEAL CLARIFIED The Financial Secretary, Mr. H. Weisberg, moved the following amendments to the War Tax Bill at yesterday’s meeting of the Legislative Council Clause 2 (Interpretation) There are four amendments to Clause 2, which2,360 words
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210 1941-02-04 10 —Reuter New Order h t ]y n Economic Sphere Tokyo, Feb. 3 japan will ignore the representations by the Netherlands Minister regarding the new order i n East Asia, according to the vernacular newspapers. According to reports from London, the Netherlands Minister has been instructed—Reuter - 210 words
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Article121 1941-02-04 10 .—Reuter. Chungking Confident Of Settlement Chungking, Feb. 3. Chinese circles are not at ail perturbed over the Communist situation as a result of the High Command’s decision to disband the Communist new Fourth Armv last month. Following the conclusion of brief fighting lietween Government and Communist troops.—Reuter. - 121 words
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Article75 1941-02-04 10 I,—Reuter. Loyalty To British Ideal* Shanghai, February I Irish communities in Shanghai. Tientsin and Hankow have telegraphed Mr Churchill saying that in this hour of danger they are anxious that should be known that their loyalty to the ideab for which Britain is now- fighting is staunchI,—Reuter. - 75 words
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Advertisement54 1941-02-04 10 the ben line FAR EAST SERVICE FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars 'regarding Freight, andi other information please apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO.. Telephone No. 644 640 PENANG. BiSSs piiiii LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to BOU STEAD CO., LTD., Agents Penang54 words
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Article52 1941-02-04 11 Annual Dinner Lpoh The annual dinner of the Perak Hockey Association was held at the Hotel Majestic on Saturday night, and was well attended. North vs South On February 22 The annual end-of-the-season hockey game between North and South will oe played at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday,52 words
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Article70 1941-02-04 11 By kind permission of Lt. Col. E. A. de Buriatte the Band of the 3rd Bn. S.S. V.F. (P. P.W.V.C.) will perform the following programme. Today at the Espianade from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m March Secunderabad McKenna Overture Raymond Thomas Selection The Shamrock Myddleton Waltz The Eternal70 words
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94 1941-02-04 11 —Reuter. THRILLING FINISH LN ECLIPSE STAKES Bombay, February 2 The following is the result of the Eclipse Stakes of India: Baqlava <4 6'* 1 Passe Passer II uo/1) .2 Pierrot (5/1) 3 Chanak (8/1) neck 4 Won by a neck; length. Twenty-one ran. Baqlava wins—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article350 1941-02-04 11 Sea forths Beaten At Soccer In a friendly game of soccer on the Esplanade yesterday, the Wembley Cabaret scored an easy win by three goals to one over the Seaforth Highlanders. The margin of victory would have been wider if the Wembley Cabaret forwards had350 words
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268 1941-02-04 11 Three-day Meeting In March The Selangor Turf Club 1941 Gold Cup Meeting will be run at Kuala Lumpur on March 1, 5 and 8, the chief event of the meeting being, of course, the Gold Cup race, over 1 14 miles, for the first268 words
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873 1941-02-04 11 Committee To Consider Working Of War Tax Bill VIR WEISBERG, who formally moved the second reading of the War 1 Tax Bill, speaking after all unofficial members at yesterday’s extraorettnary meeting of the Legislative Council, said it was the desire of H.M. Government873 words
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Article156 1941-02-04 11 Twilight B.P. Beat Express B.P. A friendly return match was played at the Triple One’s court at Dunlop Road on Sunday last between, the Twilight B.P. and the Express BP. the former again winning by 6 games to 3. Results (Tvilight mentioned first):— SINGLES Loh Kah Khepg lost to156 words
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Article67 1941-02-04 11 A home nursing class for ladies will begin early next week. AH women who are interested and those who have passed the St. John Ambulancv Examination and who are desirous of joining the Ladies Section of the Brigade are requested to join this class as soon67 words
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Advertisement264 1941-02-04 11 INSTANT SUCCESS greets the introduction of ■'Maprc/s” green label Egg Jani to the Malayan housewife. There must be d rearson. The ordinary yellbw label Egg Jam or “Seray Kaya,” already an age-old Malayan favourite, is made doubly appealing in taste and in appearance by the addition of the popular Malayan264 words
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Article53 1941-02-04 12 stopping the fight.—Reuter. VERDICT AGAINST RYAN IN Bth ROUND London, Feb. 3. The British and Empire flyweight boxing championship title was at stake in a fight at Nottingham tonight between Jackie Paterson Glasgow), the holder, and Paddy Ryan (Manchester). Paterson won in the eighth round, the refereestopping the fight.—Reuter. - 53 words
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Article56 1941-02-04 12 .4 comet was clearly seen ii Penang last night. It came into full view shortly after 7.30 and became fainter as the night wore on. This is probably Whipple's comet, found photographically at Harvard in 1933. Its period of seven and half years indicates its return56 words
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197 1941-02-04 12 Singapore. in the Legislative Council yesterday, the Attorney-General, Mr. C. Cr. Howell, moving the re.-kdution confirming increased duties on liquors gazetted on Saturday, said this was designed to raise further money for the prosecution of the war. tn<»n^ 8 r a the197 words
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344 1941-02-04 12 Van Breukelen’s Horses Show Promise MERCURY ON THE UPGRADE (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. FAST work was done by a large number of horses at Bukit Timah this morning, when training in preparation for Saturday’s races was continued on the second track.344 words
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Article90 1941-02-04 12 —Reuter. Despatch Of Troops Will Follow Passing Of Bill Washington. Feb. 4. Mr. Norman Thomas, Socialist leader, testifying before the Senate Relations Committee, asserted that the Lease and Lend Bill would almost certainly be followed by the despatch of troops to Eurofie. It increased the danger of—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article101 1941-02-04 12 BOXING AT FUN AND FROLIC Two champions, Nai Boon Mah, light and welterweight champion of Penang, and David Dharmaraj, who holds the Perak lightweight crown, will clash in the main event, over twelve two-minute rounds, of the boxing promotion at the Fun Frolic stadium on Friday night.101 words
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Article116 1941-02-04 12 r— B.O.W. Construction At St. Bart’s Hospital Rugby, February 1. The construction of a 2,000,000 volt X-ray generator at St. Bartholomews Hospital, which will make possible a new investigation in radiation therapy, was disclosed in a report presented at the annual meeting in London of the Britishr—B.O.W. - 116 words
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Article230 1941-02-04 12 MR. CHEAH WAT HYE ELECTED PRESIDENT The annual general meeting of the Penang Lawn Tennis Association was held at the Penang Sports Club on Thursday January 30. 1941 Those present were: Mr. R W Scarlett (in the chair), Mr. A. G. Honey, Mr. A G. A.230 words
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Article152 1941-02-04 12 In the play-off of the tie in the OneClub Competition for Ladies Mrs. L. W. C. Byrde won with a score of 58 less 18=40 against Mr. M T Coode. The first round of the Men’s Foursomes has now been completed and, other than the byes,152 words
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Article61 1941-02-04 12 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 TIN: Penang $133.50 Business done 75 tons Singapore $133.50 RUBBER: Penang Spot 36 5/8c Singapore Spot 36 5/8c COPRA: Sundried $2.90 buyers Black Pepper Nomina! TAPIOCA: Medium $7.05 sellers Pair Seed $6.70 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No 1 $9 94 Rangoon White No. 2 9.5261 words
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Article235 1941-02-04 12 Seeking Middle Course Between Vichy And Rival Party Vichy, Feb. 4. The official Vichy announcement that Admiral Darlan h > left for Paris crowns a day of conflicting rumours in cornu tion with his intentions and whereabouts. —Reuter. On Monday morning, the Swiss Radio stated—Reuter. - 235 words
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