Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 February 1941
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Title Section18 1941-02-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY \<> i xcix. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.18 words
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314 1941-02-22 1 ..matsuoka Tokyo, Feb. 22. Elaboration of his denial that he had proposed to mediate in the European conflict was given by the Foieign I inisei. Mr. Matsuoka, yesterday replying to a barrage o ques ions posed by newspaper correspondents. in the course of a long statement Mt.314 words
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198 1941-02-22 1 .—REUTER. Goodwill Visit” As Early As Possible project favoured by STATE DEPARTMENT Parallel Anglo-U.S. Policy In Far East WASHINGTON, FEB. 22. ALTHOUGH II Ir, BELIEVED THAT UNITED STATES NAVAL MEN DISLIKE IHU 4 IDEA OF A FLEET STATIONED 1,000 MILES A»'A.. IT Is RLIOMED.—REUTER. - 198 words
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Article, Illustration70 1941-02-22 1 LORI) HARLECH has been appointed High Commissioner for Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate and Swaziland, in succession to Sir Edward Harding, who has retired owing to ill-health. The post will, as at present, be held in conjunction with that of British High Commissioner in South Africa Lord Harlech, who is70 words
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Article, Illustration174 1941-02-22 1 —Reuter M. Maisky Now i Member Moscow, Feb. 21 ?.i. L -kv. Soviet Amlessador m London. has beer, elected by the Conference of the Communist Party an alternate or reserve nu mber of the Central Committee oi the Party. M. Litvinotf. former Foreign Minister, has been removed—Reuter - 174 words
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180 1941-02-22 1 Reuter. London, Feb. 22 Landing from dhows (Arab boats), King African Rifles have captured tivo islands in Reflge Bay just south of Kismayu, says a special correspon dent. These islands have been evacuated by Italian troops. Meanwhile the battle of Juba River continues. SouthReuter. - 180 words
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Article42 1941-02-22 1 .—Reuter. Rome, Feb 21 The condition of ex-King Alfonso has become noticeably worse since last night, it is stated. Weakness of heart is more pronounced and breathlessness has increased. The ex-King’s family is not at present leaving his beside. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 42 words
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127 1941-02-22 1 Shanghai, Feb. 22. A CCORDIN.G to the Saigon radio, an economic agreement in principle has been signed in Moscow between Japan and the U.S.S.R. No confirmation has been received here from any other source. It is suggested in well-inf ormed Chungking-.—Reuter. - 127 words
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Article87 1941-02-22 1 —8.0. W. Total Now Stands At U2.185.00u Rugby, February 21 Thu Lord Sttayor’s National Air Raid Distress Fupd has been increased by £6.000 and now stands at £2.185 000 The High Commissioner for Southern Rhodesia has sent £5,000 additional contribution from che South Rhodesia War Funds and: —8.0. W. - 87 words
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Article181 1941-02-22 1 .—Reuter. '•‘•Japan Has Done Nothing To Cause Concern” “It is not unnatural for Britain and America to make preparations to meet any possible contingency” he said. “Anyone can guess that these measures are aimed at Japan. “If that is so, I should like V» state that it is.—Reuter. - 181 words
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Article47 1941-02-22 1 Melbourne, Feb. 21. The appointment Air Marshal Sir Charles Burnett as Chief of Air Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force, has been extended for one year. Out of 160.000 applicants for the Royal Australian Air Force, acceptances iast week average 100 daily —Reuter.47 words
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Article119 1941-02-22 1 —Reuter Sensation Caused In Balkans Basle, Feb 22 A sensation has been caused in the Balkan* by the news of the visit ul th”* British Foreign .Secretary, Kr. Anthony Eden, and the Chief of Imperial General Staff, Sir John Dlft, to Egypt, according to the Budapest—Reuter - 119 words
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Advertisement11 1941-02-22 1 krz atei Ifl 11$ I I Penany LTD., Penang RRd Ipoh11 words
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Advertisement142 1941-02-22 1 "SMILER” fed tm COW GATE 15*3 Agents for North Malaya fit GEORGETOWN DISPENSARX LTD, Penang and Ipoh. Mwaß»arecKaKwgas»«Sß,3F«irarBrgßwtzaoaawiii'~Miiiiifiiiiii«»i— Ho Hong Soap Makes! Washing a Pleasure by its Sweet J Lemon Flavour and I Saves Hme Labour and Money, i After continuous scrubbing and boiling you still find your t clothes142 words
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157 1941-02-22 2 "TREMENDOUS DEVELOPMENT" EXPECTED IN NEXT TEN DAYS Washington, Feb. 21. to induce the House of ReLease and Lend Bill im- —Reuter. A VIGOROUS attempt, it is understood, is being made presentatives’ “concurrence” in any changes in the mediately,—Reuter. - 157 words
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Article112 1941-02-22 2 —Reuter. COLLABORATION BISCUSSED London, Februaiy 21. German and French industrial leadens are meeting in Paris today, according' to reports from Vichy, for the purpose of discussing “collaboration in the matter of raw material.” The conversations, which was starred yesterday, are being conducted on the German—Reuter. - 112 words
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Article67 1941-02-22 2 —Reuter. Destroyed Bv Guns Of H.M.S. Bramble Rugby, February 21. An Admiralty communique states: •'A Messerschmitt 110 was destroyed yesterday by the guns of H.MJS. Bramble. Two aixcrait made a low level attack on the ship simultaneously They were engaged and one was seen to dive—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article67 1941-02-22 2 BOW. To Register Today Under National Service Acts Rugby, February 21 Men born between January 1 and December 31, 1921 register tomorrow under the National Service (Armed Forces' Acts. This is the first registration under the terms of last month’s royal proclamation which extended the aperationBOW. - 67 words
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Article206 1941-02-22 2 Reuter. Nobody Trusts Anybody Else London, Feb. 21. Under the heading of “Misery of Europe," the "Manchester Guardian" writes that the Nazis have stet out to make of Europe what they have made of Germany—a country in which nobody trusts anybody else. “This is not merelyReuter. - 206 words
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Article213 1941-02-22 2 —Reuter. Economic Discussions Instituted London, February 21 Economic conversations between the Nazi representatives of Danzig and the German Governmental-General of Poland have just been instituted in Warsaw. accorchiiK to information received in Polish circles in London. The anti-Polish Nazi leader, Foerster, .and formerly Danzig Senator, has arrived—Reuter. - 213 words
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170 1941-02-22 2 Reuter. Sir W. Citrine On AngloU.S. Production Lisbon. February 21. American production added to ours will undoubtedly tur n the scale in the result of the war, said Sir Walter Citrine, General Secretary, Trades Union Congress, on arrival by Clipper after his tourReuter. - 170 words
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Article281 1941-02-22 2 -BX>W, Test Bridge To Bulgaria Built ISTANBUL, FEB. 21. GERMAN TROOPS IN RUMANIA TOTAL AT LEAST 25 DIVISIONS OF WHICH SEVEN ARE MECHANISED AND THREE ARMOURED. ACCORDING TO COMPETENT MILITARY OBSERVERS RECENTLY ARRIVED HERE FROM RUMANIA Since the beginning of February, they i state, German-BX>W, - 281 words
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Article104 1941-02-22 2 —Reuter. False Reports Started By Germans London. Feb. 21. The reports that two hundred thousand British troops are on the way to Greece and that British troops have actually landed at the Mediterranean island of Lemnos find not the slightest confirmation in London. Authoritative quarters—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article37 1941-02-22 2 .—Reuter. London, Febuary 21. The Portuguese military delegation of seven headed by Colonel Rodrigues oi the Portuguese General Staff arrived in London by air to study air defences as guests o' the British Government.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 37 words
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966 1941-02-22 2 DEFENCES HEARTENIN' SAYS ACTING PREMIER AUSTRALIA’S local defences had been strengthened in the past six months. said M v V den. Acting Premier, in a speech, here todaj. Every n ment reported progress and if the facts wen him n art “they would hearten—8.0. W. - 966 words
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424 1941-02-22 2 London, Feb. 21. The German Naval Academy has been moved from Kiel to Danzig on the orders of Admiral Raeder, the Navy’s Comma/nder-in-Chief. This is announced on the German radio today but whether the removal was due to British air raids or—8.0. W. - 424 words
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Article103 1941-02-22 2 ,—Reuter. Baghdad Comment War Situation London. FebTypical views expressed >- Baghdad press are that "'.JGjj peace talk means firstb, no longer expects victory, the axis hopes to get awa? dfl booty; thirdly, pea,- when n <- be an Anglo-American peace a Hitler peace for,—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article44 1941-02-22 2 MOBILISATION B ILL IN JAPAN —Reuter. IN j! Tokyo, Closer control of the ?vntu tion is provided for in tin oil the House of Per» which amends the Na^ ona 3 law Act, it is understood, U- &as diately after tne royal aas ngiven.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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Advertisement98 1941-02-22 2 1 1 Quality Tells Long After YThe Price Is BUgf H SALVERS w- u AND I W MBl d i 1 trays nt, ~J Its Wt® SFW SILVER F’ Br and Bf E.P.N.S. P. H. HENDRY, K. LUMPUR. PENANG SINGAPORE. CHARITY HOCKEY MATCH <UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE CHINESE RECREATION98 words
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1407 1941-02-22 3 By A Senior Medical Officer in The Australian Army MEDICAL SCIENCE HAS A "NEW DEAL” FOR CASUALTIES IN THE A.I.F. THIS WAR Mechanisation and science have robbed Death of its Victory in the A.I F. The number of Australian soldiers killed in action1,407 words
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200 1941-02-22 3 London. j Civilian awards for heroism unfold a saga of splendid courage, as, with skies ablaze and bombs raining upon them, dockhands, railwaymen, gasworkers and police, have cai t ied on their duties in the seaports of Britain. The latest list includes one George200 words
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Article, Illustration50 1941-02-22 3 Nine-month-old Reggie Osborne is a patient in the Isolation Hospital in S.E. England which was bombed by enemy raiders. Reggie’s ward received a direct hit and his bed was covered in debris, but look at him now—sitting up to take earlv morning mfffc'50 words
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Article683 1941-02-22 3 Motor-cycle Troops Make Daring Land Raids American Associated Press correspondent, back in New York after war reporting service in London, discloses a new phase of British offensive on the Continent. Britain (he reports) has already begun to invade the continent—giving the Germans a preview of683 words
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Article477 1941-02-22 3 Elisabeth Bergner’s Coihplaint W ALKED OUT ON "49tli PARALLEL” ELISABETH BERGNER. star of the Ministry of Information’s film about Canada, “49th Parallel," to which ths Minister has contributed £25,000 of public money, is no longer star of that picture. She refuses to have her477 words
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Advertisement98 1941-02-22 3 Does this Climate Upset Your Liver and Digestion If so, take a course of Dr. Liiw PILLS 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 "washed98 words
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Miscellaneous52 1941-02-22 3 What a War Wilkinson AI Wli/?' t 1 t 1 ..V 1? 4 J*- F 1 r®» JBESO T Wk A WA -i; -jj-/ Jr Asm® lg* "w ifHK fit “In the event of the sirens being heard, will players, -J J please take cover under their card table. I52 words
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2133 1941-02-22 4 Difficulty Of Recognising High Flying Enemy Planes Kuala Lumpur. AIR Raid Precautions was the subject of a 25 minutes talk by Dr. H. J. Page, Director of Passive Defence, Kuala Lumpur, at the Rotary Club luncheon, when he dealt with some of2,133 words
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Article, Illustration36 1941-02-22 4 A British Army officer who captured the crew of an Italian bomber shot down by one of our fighters over Suffolk, inspecting a flagon of wine and biscuits found among the wreckage.36 words
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Article705 1941-02-22 4 Pamphlet For School Children Singapore. N announcement that he had been asked by the Community Service Committee and the directors of the Club to prepare a pamphlet designed to provide school children with a social hygiene education was made by Dr. Chen Su Lan in a short705 words
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Article704 1941-02-22 4 Raid On Hospital Quarters A fobmer at iiNMW- a» (agents m Singapore,” a lend an '.in?all who admitted of f»** the secretary of the European hold Domestt, Servants’ Mutual iiX Association, were all sentenced t terms of imprisonment by the third magistrate. Mr. .J. G. Rapport. He704 words
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Advertisement102 1941-02-22 4 Dental experts designed the famous "ShortHead" brush with special TEK junior for children. Only genuine Tek Brushes, by virtue of their short heads, fit behind the arch of the teeth, where scientifically designed bristles, remove remains of food from hidden nooks and errmnies Beware of imitation "Short- M Hoads" Tok102 words
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Miscellaneous31 1941-02-22 4 All in a Day's Work— —by Rick Elmest ORDERLY ROOM HHsK|e9S 1 iso BI 1A S- lo'-'SuF&h J? vAHEX A >« ot I S» V x tyjJpS T I viwte L 131 words
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Article400 1941-02-22 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mrs Messenger (nee Diana Spooner formerly of Kuala Lumpur) is doing war work in Malta. Mr. C. R. Scott, of Kuala Lumpur, returned to Malaya on Wednesday Uter a holiday in America. t Mi Michael Spooner, son of the late Mr and Mrs. J. C. G. Spooner, has400 words
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Article1113 1941-02-22 5 Coward Sketches Staged For M.P.F. An excellent entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience at the Kulim Club last Thursday night when the “Kulim Players” staged a series of Noel Coward’s sketches, the proceeds from which will go to the Malaya Patriotic1,113 words
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Article42 1941-02-22 5 Run Over By Mail Train The mail train yesterday evening was 25 minutes late at Penang, due to having run over a Tamil woman at Simpang Ampat In the Province. It is understood the woman was crossing the line.42 words
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Article102 1941-02-22 5 Messrs. Pritchard Co’s Windows Dressed Messrs. Pritchard Co.’s centre window will be used from today onwards for the display of British Propaganda for the furtherance of British war aims at the i equest of the Ministry of Information, Singapore. A series of photographic enlargements, covering various phases102 words
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132 1941-02-22 5 A big rogue elephant—ra tusker—was shut at Wang Gajah in Padang Terap near the Thai-Kedah border by H.H. Tunku Abdul Majid early this week. The animal had caused considerable damage to rice-fields in the locality for some time, and in a previous attempt132 words
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Article149 1941-02-22 5 A wedding took place at the quarters of Mr. P. Dass, when Miss Shakunpiawatt, daughter of Mr. Gandaram and niece of Mr. Dass, was married to Mr. i Hari Ram Palta of Taiping. The bridegroom ip the chief clerk of Puteh Tin Dredging Co., Ltd, Port Dickson.149 words
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Miscellaneous490 1941-02-22 5 REX MAJESTIC S//0115 TOHA» Al LAST 3 SHOWS TOO AY 6.15 P.M. 3. 6.15 <J,3<) y zaNL'CK’S Production of Warner Bros.* Exciting Comedy-drama, Bh a A TYr TX9* Brought Back At Reduced Prices Of k K L /V II Admission IN TECHNICOLOUR JAMES CAGNEY ANN SHERIDAN wjtk —PAT O'BRIEN u490 words
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Miscellaneous210 1941-02-22 5 LAST FOUR SHOWS TO-DAY 11.30 aan., 3.00, 6.15 and 9.30 pan. Margaret Sullavan James Stewart OF ‘MORTAL STORM' FAME ARE RE-UNITED TO GIVE YOU THE HAPPIEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR! “The Shop Around The Corner' SUPPORTED BY THE LATEST M-G.M NEWSREEL “NEWS OF THE DAY” Opens Tomorrow Sunday, February 23210 words
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Miscellaneous228 1941-02-22 5 The Groeitest Of All Our Selected Chinese Pictures! SO GREAT That’s Why For The First Time In The History Of This Theatre. A Chinese Picture Opens O» A Saturday OUEETTS TONIGHT 6.30 9.30 P.M. TOMORROW 4 SHOWS At 1. 3, 6.30 93» pjn. THE MIGHTIEST CANTONESK TALKIE YET MADE Two228 words
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Article482 1941-02-22 6 rpilE übiquitous question mark, Russia, pops up again as Bulgaria and T urkey sign a friendship pact. Now what do the Soviets know or think about it? Yugoslavia openly regards Russia as the “guardian of Balkan tranquility”—a role which Moscow may or may not want. There482 words
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Article126 1941-02-22 6 REX CINEMA: "Maryland” with Wallet Brennan and Fay Eainter. 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p m. QUEEN’S CINEMA: “Merry Queen’’ (Chinese picture) 6.30 and 9.30 p m. ODEON CINEMA: "The Shop Around the Corner” with Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart. 11.30 a.m., 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m MAJESTIC CINEMA:126 words
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Article443 1941-02-22 6 l\o Room Left fjpHE British Museum has so many hooks already, and continues to acquire others so rapidly, that it is reported seriously perturbed about lack of space to store them. Not every author has authority; and, so far as anyone can see, a great number of443 words
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774 1941-02-22 6 4ND BRITAIN “READS BETWEEN THE LINES? THE NAZI PROPAGANDA MACHINE. SAYS REUTER, IS BEING SET IN MOTION FOR .4 GENERAL ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES. JVTAZI “word bombs” aimed at 1 America with intent to divide, confuse, and terrify the Nation are reaching between774 words
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Advertisement108 1941-02-22 6 WHEN IN PENANG OR IPOH VISIT OUR FILLY LICENSED Refreshment Rooms. HOT OR COLD Tiffins AND EXCELLENT SERVICE. TELEPHONE 335 DOCTORS CHOOSE HUMANISED MOOD FOR THEIR OWN WilS»- x &s> ,Z 0, t... 3g y ass W< (Jn atari dana uitt I#? medical etiquette, t.hs Doctor's name u <wt yMBAji:108 words
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Advertisement35 1941-02-22 6 "BULLFINCH" BUTTER The Brand well-known throughout the whole of Malaya for itr Excellence and FJirity. |BW THE BUTTER FOR EVERYBODY Obtainable at all the Leading Provision Stores Sole Agent» Henry Waugh Co., Ltd PENANG, •.’.W.W.’RVi’.V»35 words
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352 1941-02-22 7 ONE WEEK'S TEST FOR PASSIVE DEFENCE SERVICES Public <To Be Told Of Evacuation Plans SINGAPORE. 4NOTHER PROTRACTED BLACK-OUT IS PLANNED 1 FOR SINGAPORE. IT WILL LAST A WEEK—FROM MARCH 6 TO 12—DURING WHICH PERIOD THE PASSIVE DEFENCE SERVICES WILL AGAIN BE PUT TO THE TEST.352 words
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Article216 1941-02-22 7 Schoolboy Sustains Fracture Of Leg Three motor mishaps occurred in the town area of Penang yesterday, a car and a bus coming in collision at the junction of McNair Street and Noordin Street, a Chinese cyclist being in collision with a car at Burmah Road,216 words
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Article63 1941-02-22 7 3 permission of Lt. Col. E. A. dand Officers, the Band of the :'.errs will perform the following rogramme. -night at the ‘Esplanade’ from 6.00 jj.m. to 7.30 p.m,: -eh W:ng=> Over The Navy Warren Ruy Blas Mendelssohn Alpine Memories Winter Brune Krier I- Song O’My Heart Duthoit63 words
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Article29 1941-02-22 7 I ne Play -reading placed for Tuesday he 25th will be held at 254, Ayer Itam Road at 9.00 p.m. as usual. The play elected Pygmalion.'*29 words
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68 1941-02-22 7 Rules for the collection of in'ome tax in the olony have 'teen published. These outline the procedure tor the delivery of returns and the filling up of the various forms. Provision is also made for a petition to the -C ommisfioners, appointed under the68 words
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Article121 1941-02-22 7 With a plantation in Mexico as its background. "Torrid Zone" is now. showing at the Majestic on its return screening. James Cagney, Pat O’Brien and Ann Sheridan are in the leading roles. Ann Sheridan is an American cabaret dancer who tries to make a living121 words
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Article60 1941-02-22 7 $350 FROM.STAFF OF BORNEO MOTORS The Perak Spitfire Fund now amounts to $32,500.43, among the latest donations being $350 from the staff of Borneo Motors Ltd.. Tpoh. c Previously Acknowledged 32.040.56 From a Bc-mted Area— Swindon—M.C.S. 100.00 Ladies Flag Competition— Kinta Club 9.00 Collection Boxes .87 Staff60 words
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Article14 1941-02-22 7 Collections to date to the I.S.P. Fighter Fund amount to $17,972.14 words
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871 1941-02-22 7 ADVISORY COMMITTEE "GOES TO IT" An active interest in the organisation of the Passive Defence Services of Penang is being taken by the Penang Advisory Committee on Passive Defence which was gazetted yesterday but has been in operation for the past three weeks.871 words
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Article295 1941-02-22 7 Machines To Be Floivn Across Pacific To S'pore Approximately 200 Lockheed ami Consolidated companies bopnbers originally intended for the R.A.F. in England are being flown across the Pacific from California to Singapore, according to the ’‘Herald Tribune” quoted by a Reuter message from New York295 words
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Article131 1941-02-22 7 Large Crowds At Demonstrations Large crowds again attended A.R P demonstrations at all centres but a prominent feature wag that A.R.P. seemed to have caught on with the women more than with the men. there being a large preponderance of the former at the meetings yesterday. At131 words
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Article245 1941-02-22 7 “Bolero” Artistes At The New World Bolero Opera which was so popular when they opened their Malayan tour at the Theatre Roval (now the Odeont about two years ago, have returned to this town after touring neighbouring countries. They opened their short season last night at245 words
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Article124 1941-02-22 7 Good Work Of Telok Anson Malay Ladies Telok Anson. The Istana of H.H. the Raja Muda of Perak at Syed Abu Dakar Road, Telok Ansop, is a place of much activity on Fridays when abou. 50 Malay ladies of all classes from all over the district124 words
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Article270 1941-02-22 7 Increased Confidence Of People “The coming of the Australian Imperial Forces, completely equipped with the latest weapons, and with all units such as artillery, engineers, etc., has enormously increased the confidence of the people and put an end to any fears,” says an editorial in the Singapore270 words
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Advertisement96 1941-02-22 7 Strong, sturdy limbs, sound bones, the happiness oi fl IrV < 1111 abounding health —these are some of the gifts bestowed by this famous English Food. Something a little better, something a little different, ilr have made Cow Gate That is why Mothers say **There is nothing quite like 111196 words
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Article69 1941-02-22 8 Penang, February 21. 1041. V B V Cowrtesy of the Chartered Bank.) SELLING London Demand 2/4 1/16 **ew York, Demaria 47,16 Montreal Demand 51.01 Batavia Demand 88 82 Calcutta, Bombay) CQtngoon Demand) 155 7/8 Hongkong Demand 53 6/8 Shanghai Demand 12 13/16 Jfepan Demand 193 1/2 dew Zealand69 words
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Article93 1941-02-22 8 e Secretary of Austral Malay Tin, i^‘.T P rts Uie outputs of its «plated companies for the half month UM February 1941 KAMPONG KAMUNTING TIN Hours run IQI Cubic yards treated 42.000 Ivotal Piculs Ctt Value $5,293 THABAWIJKIH. tin Hour.- run u 2772 Cubic yards treated Total93 words
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Article460 1941-02-22 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at 4 p.m. 21st February, 1941 l>sue Buyers sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3/0 3/6 5/0 Austral Anial 6/ii 6/41 XI Austral Malay 35/0 36/0c 5/0 Ayer Hitam 19/0 20/0 $1 Ayer Weng 0.70 0.75 XI Bangrin Tin 13/6 14/6460 words
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Article241 1941-02-22 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby no 115 Alor Cajah 0.75 0.80 Amal. Malay 1.65 1.70 Ayer Hitam 0.85 0.90 Ayer Mblek 1.02 i 107 ix Ayer Panas 1.021 1.07 > Bassett »38 0.40 Batu Lintang 1.00 1.05e> Bedford 0.77; 0.824 Benta 092 J 0.95 Bort-11. 1.321 1.40 Broga 0.56 0.60241 words
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Article342 1941-02-22 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N.Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.90 1.95 2 Alex. Brick 74% Pref. 2.12 j 2.174 5 B. M. T. 7.75 8.00 £5 Chartered Bank £Bi £B2 £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16/6 17/0 £1 Con. T. a 7% Pref.342 words
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Article201 1941-02-22 8 Dividend Books Close Payable Austral Amalgamated 3d. div lid. Bonus (total 44d. p. share) Austral Malay (9d. div. 8c 9d. bonus) (total of l/6d.) 4-14.3.41 14.3.41 Hong Fatt Tin 14% Int. 10% 1-10.3.41 10 341 Hongkong Tin 22 5% mt. L.T 12 341 Killinghall Tin 10%201 words
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Article1342 1941-02-22 8 All End To ’“Preparation! (AUTHENTIC TRAIN CONVERSATION. Dominion Soldier, slightly inebriated: <c What have you in this country besides some railways and a few coal mines*” Man from New Mexico, U.S.A, (serving in British Army): "Guts!") It may. perhaps, be not amiss to discuss. for1,342 words
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Article169 1941-02-22 8 BOUSTEAD CO. Report Of Rubber Sales Penang Feo. 19 -Since our last report Loudon ana New York have recorded gains of i/2( i 1 1/16 cents respectively, but the local market has sagged by 11 cent, per lb owing to the acute .shortage ot shipping space Tlie tone of the169 words
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Article205 1941-02-22 8 SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 22 1941 Postage Latest Time rf Destination. Superscription Letters Postcards Posting per oz. each Ordinary Regn AIK MAH» Sat, 22nd inst Great Britain U.S.A. via Durban ..55 .30 8 am. 7.30 am India. Afrioa, Egypt. Burma dr Bangkok By 8.0.A.C. 55 ,30 >» Ipoh, K Lumpur205 words
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Article133 1941-02-22 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £2Bl 16 3 £279. 0. 0 “Forward" £276. 15 0 £275 0. 0 SINGAPORE: “Spot” $137.00 $136.00 Business done 25 tons 50 tons PENANG: s P ot $137.00 $136.00 RUBBER: LONDON: s POt” 12 15| 16d 12 15|16d. “Forward” 434 13d Tone133 words
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Advertisement148 1941-02-22 8 BANKS OUR SERVICES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL To keep abreast with the d progress of economic devej| lopments, no business concern can afford not to take advantage of the multifarious services offered by a reputed 1 banking institution with years of financial INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. (Incorp orated at British148 words
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Article145 1941-02-22 9 No Further Charges Against Macdonald Kuala Lumpur. The remaining charges against A. G. Macdonald, formerly Senior Inspector of Mines, Perak who was sentenced to 2J years’ simple imprisonment in November last for obtaining a gratification of $l,OOO from Mr. Low Ti Kok of Kajang on Oct. 8,145 words
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Article67 1941-02-22 9 An advisory committee on defence mat ters for Singapore has been appointed, consisting of the following:— The Colonial Secretary (chairman), Mr L. Rayman, M.C.S., (vice-chairman) Captain N. M. Hashim, the Deput Inspector-Geperal of Police (Administration), the Settlement Engineer, Singapore Municipal Engineer, the Director of Aii Raid Precautions,67 words
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Article1023 1941-02-22 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. 7.15 a.m. Mattins 6; Litany 8.00 a.m, Holy Comrpunion. 9.15 a.m. Mattins dTamil) 10.30 a.m. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese» 4.15 p.m. Sunday School in the Parsonage. 6.00 p.m. Festal Evensong and Sermon Psalm 3o Hvmns 172. 432, 210, 273. 431, 477. MONDAY1,023 words
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Article303 1941-02-22 9 Measures Already Prepared If ever wan conies to Malaya, the F.M.S. Transport Board will be in a position to institute at short notice emergency measures for the provision of transport and all components of transport ifi the need arises. During the second half of 1939, the,303 words
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Article220 1941-02-22 9 Alleged Resentment At Interference The> stox-y of a fatal assault on a Tamil “kangani’’ employed on CSar ledonian. Estate m what was described as a "typical Tamil quarrel” was told at the Selangor Assizes before Mr. Justice Cussen at the trial of for murder. Mr. T.220 words
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Article76 1941-02-22 9 Singapore. Singapore Registrar of Marriages, Mr. Harold North-Hunt, was married at his house in Napier Road on Tuesday to Mrs. Gwendoline Patricia Anderson, daughter of the late Mr. W. T. Whelan and Mrs. Whelan of London. Mr. North-Hunt, who is the Regis-trar-General of Statistics S.S. and76 words
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Miscellaneous1415 1941-02-22 9 «gwa. U.WWfaMRPWFWM j (jjp TODAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS B C BROADCASTING a v News In English Inf News bulletin. Questions of tiie Hour B B c rsanadian Regimental Concert. French bulletin. (Local Time) r >o News bulletin. 8.20 am. -qs quiz for the Forces. Transmission 11.20 am. 1 -u-ning Post. Transmission1,415 words
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Miscellaneous572 1941-02-22 9 SAN FRANCISCO (TREASURE ISLAND) KGEI 9.67 mc/s <3102 m.) 7.20 pan. The Melodeers. 7.50 News in English. 8.05 Dance Reflections. 8.50 Famous Tunes. 9.20 Excursions in Science. 9.35 Musical Cavalcade. 9.50 News in English. 10.05 Songs. 10.20 Dance Orchestra. 10.35 To be announced 10.50 News. 11.05 Breakfast Club. 11.50 Music.572 words
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522 1941-02-22 10 PREMIER DECLARES AIM FOR PEACE IN PACIFIC London, Feb. 21 “We have accepted the very specific responsibility for the defence of Singapore,” dedared Mr. Menzies, Australian Prime Minister, in an interview with Reuter following his arrival in London for discussions with the British522 words
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Article238 1941-02-22 10 .—Reuter. ALL PARTIES SUPPORT SUGGESTION Sydney, Feb. 21 Members of all Parties in the Commonwealth House of Representatives support a suggestion first made a week ago that Mr. Wendell Willkie should be invited to visit Australia. Mr. Fadden, Acting Premier, may bring the matter before.—Reuter. - 238 words
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Article927 1941-02-22 10 AMERICA THINKS FAR EAST SITUATION LESS SERIOUS Firm Handling ByBritain And ILS. New York, Feb. 21 Japan and the Far East situation have superseded the Balkan situation in headlines throughout the country. So far the opinion of both press nd radio shows little sign1.—Reuter. - 927 words
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Article167 1941-02-22 10 —Reuter I Raids On South And East England London, Feb. 21 Swansea was the South Wales town raided last night for the second night in succession. South and East of England and South Wales were visited by enemy aircraft last night. The Air Ministry communique’—Reuter - 167 words
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Article134 1941-02-22 10 —Reuter. M. Prygve Lie Succeeds Professor Koht London, Feb. 21 The Norwegian Foreign Minister. Professor Koht. has resigned and his resignation was accepted at a meeting ot the Norwegian State Council presided over by King Haakon today. He is succeeded 1a M. Prygve Lie. Professor Koht.'.—Reuter. - 134 words
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Article66 1941-02-22 10 -Reuter. Bombs Hurled Into New Centra! Bank Shanghai, Feb. 21. The business district of Shanghai was thrown into confusion yesterday moraine when two Chinese terrorists entered the newly-established Central Reserve Bank of China situated on the Bund. Two of the four hurled by gunmen exploded, causing damage-Reuter. - 66 words
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Article76 1941-02-22 10 —Reuter. Attack Admitted In Italian Report London, Feb. 21 Catania, the German dive-bomber base in Sicily, was again raided by British aircraft last night, according to today s Italian High Command communiaue which reports that there were “six casualties but no damage of importance." On the•.—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article96 1941-02-22 10 s—Reuter. 550.000 Haul At Tangku Tientsin, Feb. 21 A $50,000 haul was effected by the j Customs authorities m Tan.gku aboard the steamer “Foo Shing” of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company Limited. The steamer sailed for Shanghai on Wednesday evening after a delay of 24 hours. Thes—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article74 1941-02-22 10 —Reuter. French Pilots Arrive At Saigon Hanoi, February 21. One hundred members of the French Air Force arrived at Saigon on a French liner and were assigned duty at various an bases in Saigon and strategic points at Cambodia. A semi-official Japanese report states that the.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article262 1941-02-22 10 Result Of az j Seizure Of Food London, Feb. 21 Requisitioning of foodstuffs b Germans has led to considerable disorder in large markets in Paris, according to messages received by the independent French Agency. These say that the trouble at central markets was caused by262 words
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498 1941-02-22 10 NAVY MAINTAINS COMMUNICATIONS DESPITE GERMAN AIR ACTION .—Reuter, London, February 21. (By Massey Anderson. Reuters special correspondent with the British Mediterranean Fleet): I just returned to harbour after spending ten days at sea aboard. ,a British warship in which we visited captured Italian ports and.—Reuter, - 498 words
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Advertisement55 1941-02-22 10 THE BEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE FOR UNITED KINGDOM I For particulars regarding freight, and other information please apply to SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO.. Telephone No. 644- 645 PEN ANG. BURNS" PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) for particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents55 words
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Article209 1941-02-22 11 I THE RIEING BOY PK TA( TAREKA Taiping Racing MAN-ON-THE EPSOM JEEP THE, MAJOR" f ienajig K. Correspondent. SPOT” Ipoh >P<»i> Singapore RACE 1 Ea-st Lynne Devon King East Lynne I Devon King East Lyim? Devon Kipg K 1 eVOP Kmg I Lishe eP Devon Kir.209 words
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435 1941-02-22 11 Season’s Opening Fixtures Several friendly soccer matches have been played m Penang so far this year and the 1941 season here will commence on March 1 when two First Division and two Second Division games will be played Eleven First Division and an435 words
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Article235 1941-02-22 11 Marine Sports Club vs Police Sports Club On the Esplanade Ground today at 15 pm. sharp: M D.S.C.—Matt Isa; Hussein b. Kechek, J. Regis; Mohamed Raman•shah, Manaff b. Md. Zain, Abdullah b. Haji Ahmad; Mohamed Natar, Che i b. Che Mat, Matt Noor Che Dain Mat Salleh, Matt Senin.235 words
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Article652 1941-02-22 11 Taiping Profession al Meeting ACCEPTANCES FOR TODAY Race 1: Ponies —Class 2 —Div. 2 —About 6 Furs. —.3.00 p.m. 1 14 4 LADOLET 9y 8.13 Mrs. S. E. Sherida Van Breukelen 2. 0 0 1 LITTLE CHARM 9y 8.13 Mr. P. Logue Owner 3. 30 2 EAST LYNNE 7y 8.12652 words
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Article85 1941-02-22 11 OVERS EA-CHINESE BANK Taiping Branch To Open On March 1 Taiping. Tne premises of the Oversea-Chinese Bank at Nos. 122 and 124 Mam Road, Taiping, are nearing completion, and it is learned that this branch of the Bank will open for business from March 1. Mr. Ong Thye Ghee from85 words
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Article85 1941-02-22 11 P.F.S. vs Kuala Kangsar Malay College The Penang Fiee School will meet the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar in their annual match for the Sultan of Perak Cup on the school ground today at 5.15 sharp. The following boys will represent the P.F.S.: P.F.S, —Speldewinde: Tan Sim Kung, Tan85 words
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Article64 1941-02-22 11 Startlight B.P. vs Dollar B.P. The Dollar Badminton Party. Bagan Serai, wall meet the Starlight Badminton Pai-ty of Sungei Bakap in a return fixture during the week-end. The match will commence at 4 15 p.m. on 22.2.41, and 5 doubles and 2 singles games will be played. In their64 words
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Article290 1941-02-22 11 I hree Changes In Veterans’ Team There are three last-minute changes j in the Penang Veterans' team for their charity hockey match in aid of the Spitfire Fund against the C.R.C. Ladies’ team on the Victoria Green teday at 5.15 p.m Brigadier C. A. Lyon regrets verymuch290 words
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201 1941-02-22 11 Lord Moyne Sends Government’s? Warm Appreciation On Ftbiuary 17 the British Agent for North Borneo and Sarawak telegraphed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies as follows :—“H. H. the Rajah of Sarawak offers a gift of one million dollars to His Majesty’s201 words
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Article120 1941-02-22 11 Punaiig Camp-fire Cancelled Lord Baden-Powell. Chief Scout, was I bern on February 22. 1851. and on the same day of the year was born Olave Soames who was w become Lady Bader-Powell and later on Chief Guide. For some years now Penang has celebrated this day120 words
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Article41 1941-02-22 11 It was erroneously stated in Monday’s issue of the Straits Echo that Raja Abdul Hamid was elected Honorary Sports Secretary at the Annual General Meeting of the Iskandar Polo Club. Che Amin Shah was elected Honorary Sports Secretary.41 words
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Advertisement147 1941-02-22 11 n': 1L 2 M 12 E. O. Hotel GRAND VARIETY SHOW IN AID OF THE Lord Mayor's Fund for Air Raid Victims TO-MORROW AT 9 PM. SHARP Under the distinguished patron a ge of The Hon. Resident Councillor Mrs. Goodman The Naval Officer-in-Charge, Penang (Capt. J. G. Fraser, 0.8. E.,147 words
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175 1941-02-22 12 RIJLNG FREELY TIPPED TO WIN Tin Pocket Is Duval’s Brightest Chance (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) 3 TAIPING, TODAY. SOME GOOD GALLOPS WERE SEEN ON THE TRACK THIS MORNING FOR THE FINAL DAT OF THE TAIPING RACES. MOST OF THE HORSES OUT. HOWEVER, WERE175 words
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Article68 1941-02-22 12 Reuter. La rgu Fires Caused Oi Quayside London, Fb 21. British planes made a daylight raid on the docks of Ijmuden in Occupied Holland yesterday, causing large fires on the quayside Nxght activities of the R A.F Were confined to an offensive patrol ovfei certainReuter. - 68 words
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Article60 1941-02-22 12 -Re.uter 16 German Police Officers Drowned Berlin, Feb 21 Sixteen German police officers wer< drowned when Germ- a lorn' in th? Czech protectorate roar Z’:n (NToraVia) fell into the river, ty,. a Prague despatch to the German Official News Agency. Th'* •Germ .r. version cf the.- -Re.uter - 60 words
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Article71 1941-02-22 12 German Edition For Nazi Airmen Rome, Feb. 21. The newspaper, “Popoli di Sicilia,” Iras brought out a German edition dedicated to German airmen stationed In Sicily. according to a Catania message to the official Italian News Agency. The German airmen welcomed the German edition with enthusiasm.—Rente r.71 words
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Article97 1941-02-22 12 -R. ub Attention Being Paid To Transport Problems Chungking, Feb. 21 Particular attention > being paid by the United States economic mission in China to transportation problem.-, ;t learned from reliable sources, hen Tire United States is reported to prepared to give China financial and material. -R. ub - 97 words
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Article133 1941-02-22 12 American Attitude Now Clear To Nazis London, Feb. 21 Tire Daily Telegraph” says that orders have been given to the German press for a general attack on the United States It has at last become clear to Nazi intelligence that that policy of aid for133 words
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Article903 1941-02-22 12 To Be Held On February 25 Ipoh. A further partial blackout practice will be held on the evening of Tuesday February 25 from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Street lights will be extinguished and all are asked to co-operate by also ex tinguishing every light903 words
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Article92 1941-02-22 12 List Of Wardens And Deputy Wardens The following appointments have been made by the Director of Air Raid Precautions, Ipoh Sector 1. Chin Thin Yee (Senior Warden); Wong Yau Chong (Deputy Senior Warden) Sector 2. Aw Boon, Soo (Senior Walden); Chan Kai Yee (Deputy Senior Warden). Sector92 words
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661 1941-02-22 12 Juba River Forded North Of Original' Crossing Cairo, Feb. 21. The River Juba in Italian Somaliland has again been successfully forded by the British forces north of the original crossing. This is announced in a British Headquarters communique which adds that operations from bothReuter. - 661 words
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Article75 1941-02-22 12 i.- —Reuter. Further Appeal Made To United States New' York, Feb. 21. Greece has made a further appeal for help to the United States, particularly in planes, it is learned from Washington Officials as a result have started a fresh canvass of available supplies. It isi.-—Reuter. - 75 words
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Article44 1941-02-22 12 —Reuter. Grave Attacks Of B re at hlessness Rome, Feb. 21. This morning a bulletin on. the condition of King Alfonso says “During last night were grave attacks of breathlessness due to the heart and these became more pronounced during the night.”—Reuter.—Reuter. - 44 words
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35 1941-02-22 12 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,487,850.33 made up of Penang $952,574.22 and Perak $535,276.11. Yesterday was a blahk day, no contributions being received at either centre.35 words
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Article94 1941-02-22 12 •—Reuter 5.000 Indian Women Unveil In Public REVOLT LED BY MRS SATYAVATI Ajmer, India, February 21 Fzv.e thousand Indian wonie.'., attending the women's conference took off their veils in. J declared that they had discarded tb enl for ever This dramatic gesture occurred kier the denunciation of•—Reuter - 94 words
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114 1941-02-22 12 Immediate Measu r< Urged By Mr. La Guardia St. LOUIS, Missouri. Feb 21 United States Mayors, p-rt-cm of cities on the East orpd by West Coast, were today t 0 Mi-. La Guarcia, Mayor of New tackle immediately the P r ie Air Raid114 words
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