Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 March 1941
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Title Section22 1941-03-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY flo. 61. _3yJ: XCIX. MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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164 1941-03-17 1 VICHY ENVOYS STATEMENT Collaboration With Germans STRINGENT MEASURES TO BE TAKEN VICHY, MARCH 17. A STATEMENT THAT THERE WAS NO QUESTION OF FRANCE DECLARING WAR ON BRITAIN WAS MADE BY COMTE DE BRIN ON. ICHY AMBASSADOR TO OCCUPIED FRANCE, YESTERDAY WHEN HE’—Reuter. - 164 words
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Article119 1941-03-17 1 —Reuter. London, March 17. Rear-Admiral Lyster who was. commander of the aircraft carriers from which the Fleet Air Arm bombed Italian warships at Taranto has been appointed Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty and Chief of Naval Air Services in succession to Vice-Admiral Sir Buyce Royale. Promoted—Reuter. - 119 words
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Article35 1941-03-17 1 —Reuter Rome, March 16 Or -third of the omnibuses and taxis n use in Rome are running on gas i-ti of .jetro-l. according to official ir- published here. —Reuter—Reuter - 35 words
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Article, Illustration85 1941-03-17 1 —Reuter. Interview With Sir Samuel Hoare Lisbon, March 17. I)EFORE Colonel Donov? J President Roosevelt’s special envoy to Europe, left for home by Clipper on Saturday, he had an interview with Sir Samuel Hoare, the British Ambassador to Spain, who came to Lisbon a—Reuter. - 85 words
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166 1941-03-17 1 YUGOSLAV IA S FIRM DESIRE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL Belgrade, March 17. r pHE Yugoslav-German negotiations are dragging on. The Nazis are still reluctant to agree to Yugoslav’s proposals for a non-aggression pact based on absolute neutrality coupled with recognition of the complete integrity of Yugoslav territory-Reuter - 166 words
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Article133 1941-03-17 1 —Reuter. Belated Xmas Dinner For Irish Regiment Cairo, March 17. The famous Irish mechanised Hussar Regiment will sit down today —St. Patrick's Day—somewhere in the Western Desert to eat their belated Christmas dinner. There will be no shamrock but the spirit of Ireland will be there and—Reuter. - 133 words
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Article107 1941-03-17 1 .—Reuter. Restrictions In X atican City Vichy. March 15. The Pope is now rationed, according to a Vatican message to the Vichy News Agency. Beginning yesterday, all the 720 inhabitants of the Vatican City, including the Pope and 23 Cardinals, are placed on a restricted diet for the.—Reuter. - 107 words
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104 1941-03-17 1 .—Reuter. Athens, March t~ "Licking their wounds" after their unsuccessful seven-day offensive on the Central battle front of Albania, the Italians refrained from any major attacks yesterday said the Athens official spokesman. The Italians appeal' to be busy attending to their wounded and. according.—Reuter. - 104 words
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Article38 1941-03-17 1 —Reuter. New York, March 16. The 11.900-ton British motor-ship, the Blue Star Line’s Africa Star, the world's second largest refrigerator ship, was sunk recent' by enemy action, according to ria.'itbne circles here. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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77 1941-03-17 1 Reuter. Nazi Attempt To Appeal To Turkish Sentiment Ankara. March 16 Nazi diplomats and other Germans in Turkey are apparently making an attempt to appeal to Turkish sentiment by arranging a series of entertainments marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the death of Field-Marshal VonReuter. - 77 words
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350 1941-03-17 1 London, March 17. 4 "political act of the first magnitude” is how the Athens radio last night described President Roosevelt’s speech, adding that by it President Roosevelt officially and irrevocably signed the death warrant of Hitlers New Order. The announcer added: "Thel—Reuter. - 350 words
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182 1941-03-17 1 Smashing Victory In Somaliland —Reuter. Cairo, March 17. The rapidity of the sudden British Imperial advance upsetting entirely the enemy s calculations constitutes the main reason for the smashing victory in Italian Somaliland. Information received from Caiio niili t uy quartet s indicates that the—Reuter. - 182 words
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Article46 1941-03-17 1 —Reuter. Rome, March ij. Mussolini on Saturday received a party of Italian inventors who "reported to him on important problems concerning new weapons of war" states a semi-official announcement. The announcement appears to indicate the Duce has returned to Italy from Albania.-—Reuter.—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article45 1941-03-17 1 .—Reuter. Vichy. March 15. Ten were killed and thirty injured when a train near Oporit.se station in Bulgaria fell into a ravine when crossing a bridge according to a Sofia despatch to the Vichy News Agency. The cause Is unknown. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 45 words
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Advertisement16 1941-03-17 1 cow* i </■&> row A IjZjKi jjcrft for North Malaya <£ Penang:— pgOROETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh.16 words
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Advertisement174 1941-03-17 1 J Agents for North Malaya d> Ptuaugf— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SW ORD 9 Our extensive range now A E* I± O'H** covers productions of —l— n.; I ‘PARKER” FOUNTAIN PENS. ORDINARY MODELS. A varied range with nibs to suit every hand.174 words
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637 1941-03-17 2 STRENGTH ESTIMATED AT 150,000 MEN Italian Spring Offensive Proves Abortive NEW YORK, MARCH 15. 4 CCORDING TO DIPLOMATIC QUARTERS FROM BUDA- PEST, A BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ESTIMATED AT 150,000 MEN HAS LANDED IN GREECE. The Greeks have taken over three thousand prisoners, including several.—Reuter. - 637 words
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Article87 1941-03-17 2 .-8.0. W. I o Be Acquired By Illi* National Trust Rugby, March 16. Two hundred acres of Land at Netley Park, near the beautiful Surrey village of Shere. are to be acquired for pieservation by the National Trust as a result of the purchase by trustees of the.-8.0. W. - 87 words
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Article53 1941-03-17 2 Reuter. Return Of De Gaulle Representative Mexico City, March 15. M Macques Soustelle, General De Gaulle's representative in Mexico, was welcomed by French sympathisers on his return here from London. M. Soustelle said that the sympathy and co-operation of the Free French and British could notReuter. - 53 words
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Article406 1941-03-17 2 —BOW. Now Heading For Addis Ababa Rugby, March 16 A communique issued at Nairobi states that the Imperial troops have penetrated tar on the road to Jijiga and along the Strada Reale road from Mogadishu to Addis Ababa via Neghelli. The operations are continuing.—BOW. - 406 words
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Article812 1941-03-17 2 Nation Has Decided To Defeat Dictatorships Washington, March 16. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S broadcast, pledging full aid to Britain, is regarded here as the 1 strongest utterance of an international character he has ever made. Months ago of people were of the opinion that the United States—Reuter. - 812 words
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507 1941-03-17 2 -HITLER London, March 16. 1 IITLER delivered a speech in Berlin this morning at a ceremony to mark the German ‘‘Heroes Day." The address was formal in character and lasted about a quarter of an hour. As is now usual with Hitler s speeches,507 words
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Article332 1941-03-17 2 —Reuter. Rugby, March 16. npHE Minister of Labour, Mr. Ernest Bev in. told the public over the wireless this afternoon his plans for using the country’s manpower to its utmost in the service of the national war effort. He reminded them that in—Reuter. - 332 words
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Article77 1941-03-17 2 .—Reuter. Reported On Board Torpedoed Ssip Rome. March 16 Countess Edda Ciano. dauctit- solini, wa* on board a ship ch .n torpedoed by the British off Aioama I- *l. T* .i-on news coast, according to the off agency. aS The agency alleges that a hospital ship and that.—Reuter. - 77 words
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167 1941-03-17 2 Chungking, March 15. 'JpWENTY thousand Japanese troops have been driven back by Chinese forces West of Ichang after four days’ fighting according to press reports which give these successes great prominence. It is stated that these Japanese troops were pushing westward towards Szechuen167 words
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Advertisement19 1941-03-17 2 OMEGA WATERPROOF > BbSKI ft t I* rSfgißW' V EXACT TIME FOR LIFE (INCORPORATED IN CEYLON) PI7IXT 4 VI 119 words
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Article223 1941-03-17 3 Wounded Men Eagt< To Continue lighting Delhi, Match 13. L 1! R 1 HER i eports have teen received 1 of the good work done in the African campaign by Indian troops, whose health by the way is descitbed by the medical authorities as excellent. Latest223 words
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Article256 1941-03-17 3 The Government of India's second Defence Loan was closed recently, -the subscription being ovei £470,000. Subscriptions to the Indian Defence Loans have now passed the figure of £39 million. Karachi has shipped 4 cwt. of aluminium to Great Britain Some of the supplies required by256 words
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1080 1941-03-17 3 Public Enthusiasm For Sound Scheme Bv An Air Cor responden t WINGS FOR ALL rpilE enthusiasm with which A the launching of the Air Training Corps scheme has been greeted throughout Great Britain is evidence of the need which existed for it and1,080 words
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Article718 1941-03-17 3 Foreign j Interests Suffer Chungking. QEVERAL years ago. foreign tobacco interests were squeezed out of Manchuria. Today, the same thing is happening in occupied parts of China. Again it is foreign interests which suffer. But also hard hit are native Chinese firms, most of which have718 words
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861 1941-03-17 3 LORD STRABOLGI - r FHE BASIC FACT OF THE NAVAL SITUATION IS THAT THE MARI- TIME LINES OF COMMUNICATION ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE CONTROLLED BY THE BRITISH FLEET. THE ONLY' EXCEPTION IS THE BALTIC SEA. THERE, OWING TO THE SEIZURE OF DENMARK, THE ENTRANCES ARE EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED861 words
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Advertisement112 1941-03-17 3 Mo Mono Soap Makes Washing a Pleasure by its Sweet Lemon Flavour and Saves Time Labour and Money. After continuous scrubbing and boiling you still find your clothes and linen depressing dull and dirty, then something must be wrong. Correct this defect by using HO HONG PALM TREE WASHING SOAP112 words
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Miscellaneous25 1941-03-17 3 Ml xwl tiiiM SAY IT WITH FRUIT! Bf doing without fruit, says Lord Woolton. we shall release ships tor the coming offensive again A Italy.)25 words
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Advertisement59 1941-03-17 4 (ms so I For a QUICK raHr EASY SHINE /7 v eWiTO J yy aovnti HAMWM GM.SILLAN a Co, Ltd, HNGAFORE. PENANG KUALA. LURRM M 16 CARTE DOR HOCK 1935 Vintage I We can recommend this pleasing Wine from the Yalumha Vineyards, South Australia. AN EMPIRE PRODUCT. Sole Agents CALDBECK,59 words
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Miscellaneous57 1941-03-17 4 jWHAT a War! t i 1 A r JKZT i I 1 ■■■■ay i \ice kid. a bit shy, only nineteen. But, lumnie, ichen 1 I you're that a t ee what have you seen of the w*»r/4.” All in a Day’s Work— —by Rick Elmes <T- L 1 caj57 words
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4714 1941-03-17 4 Enrolling As Transport Drivers And Stretcher Bearers IMPRESSIONS OF AN ENGLISH VISITOR INDIAN and Malay volunteers are enrolling as transport drivers, stretcher bearers I and so on in South Africa. The impression of these men queueing up at their special recruiting station in4,714 words
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Article64 1941-03-17 5 The body of an infant was washed ashore on the beach of the New Coast Road yesterday evening. The discovery was made by a Chinese who was taking a walk along the beach. The police were notified of the find. On the arrival of Inspector64 words
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Article334 1941-03-17 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Second-Lieutenant W. J Wearne, S.S.V.F., has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. 3|c Capt. A. J. Minjoot, the Eurasian member of the Malacca Municipal Commission, has resigned. His Exce'lency the Governor has appointed Mr. W. A. Ward. M.C.. M.C.S., to act as Under Secretary. Straits Settlements. u334 words
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Article40 1941-03-17 5 A Ladies’ Class for First Aid (St. John Ambulance) will soon be held. All women with or without Home Nursing certificates will be welcome. Please write to Mrs. E. Massang, Red Cross Depot, Runnymede Hotel, Penang.40 words
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Article88 1941-03-17 5 Japanese Charged In Singapore Singapore. Yakichi Ebata, a 54-year-old Japanese, appeared in the Singapore third court on Saturday on a charge of com mitting an offence under the Defence (Finance) Regulations. It was alleged that Ebata attempted to send $3,000 in Straits currency notes and88 words
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52 1941-03-17 5 .4 Reuter message from London states that Miss Lydia Cecilia Hill, former cabaret girl friend of the Sultan of Johore, left £16,970 (net personalty £12,434) on which estate duty of £1,415 has been paid. She died in October last in Canterbury owing to52 words
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Article190 1941-03-17 5 FORMER EMPLOYEE OF BAT A Co. Singapore. Teo Kwee Liang, alias Kwee Liang Chong, an English-speaking Chinese, who was alleged to have misappropriated 314 cases of crepe rubber valued ai $30,000 on Oct. 31 last year. while in the employ of Messis. Bata Shoe Co.,190 words
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Article267 1941-03-17 5 Miss Lim Suan Suat Anil Mr. Low 800 Tee At No. 7. Kek Chuan Road at noon yesterday. Miss Lun Suan Suat. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Chm Guan, was married to Mr. Low 800 Tee. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Low Lam San.267 words
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Article176 1941-03-17 5 Alleged Blackmail Of European Singapore. Lim John Chye, a youthful Chinese, was committed by Mr. Conrad Oldham, the second magistrate, on Saturday, to stand his trial at the High Court on two charges cf extortion each involving a suntl of $5OO, and a charge of attempted176 words
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682 1941-03-17 5 Penang And Province Wellesley WOOL MATERIAL ACCOUNT Amount previously acknowledged 531.97'1.57 Pritchard Co. per Mrs. Taylor. Sale of knitting book.- 19.45 The XX Bridge Players 27.60 Mrs. J. B. M. Wilson 4.00 Monthly contributions: Mrs. Gurcharan Singh 5.00 Matron and Sisters Maternity Hospital 5.00 Mrs.682 words
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Advertisement100 1941-03-17 5 PRECAUTION AFTER BABY ARRIVES Doctors warn mothers to watch their diet after the birth of a child. The right food is of vital importance to the mother and to the child she is feeding. The ideal food must be easy to digest and highly nourishing, while preventing constipation. For all100 words
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Miscellaneous152 1941-03-17 5 LAST 3 SHOWS TODAY 'At 3, 6.15 9.30 p.m. Charles Chaplin In His Latest Riot Of Hilarity iWMMMMMIWMIIIO,.-. lii 1 j ok “THE GREAT DICTATOR” TOGETHER WITH SPECIAL ATTRACTION THE OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE RECORD OF “THE Mt TORY OF TOBRI K“ RELEASED BY THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION OPENS TOMORROW The152 words
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Miscellaneous197 1941-03-17 5 MAJESTIC LAST 2 SHOW'S TODAY 3.00 8.00 P.M. A Stupendous Chinese Double-feature Programme A Stiri ing Chinese Historical Drama With The Famous Penang-born Star. MISS CHAN WAN SEONG IN ‘The Green Jade Pin* With English Sub-Titles Together with an entertaining Chinese Musical Comedy MISS CHOW SUAN IN “Three Stars Anil197 words
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Miscellaneous164 1941-03-17 5 c on p mo n e LAST THREE SHOWS TO-DAY Maurice Chevalier Jeanette MacDonald IN THEIR GREATEST MUSICAL ROMANCE! “The Merry Widow' 9 A CONTINENTAL PLAYBOY AND A RICH WIDOW IN A MAD ROMANTIC COURTSHIP! SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION THE OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE RECORD OF THE BATTLE OF TOBRUK” RELEASED THRU164 words
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Miscellaneous218 1941-03-17 5 QUEEN’S 3 SHOWS TODAY AT 3 6.15 9.30 SEE WHAT HAPPENED? ‘On The Night Of The Fire* With ROMNEY BRENT and MARY CLARE You’ll Enjoy This Out Of The Ordinary Murder Thriller! ..—4 FRIDAY THE NAVY’S IN ACTION “C O N V O Y” With CLIVE BROOK JOHN CLEMENTS Timely218 words
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Article566 1941-03-17 6 r LHE significance of President Roosevelt’s broadcast on the Lease and Lend Bill cannot be too greatly stressed. It is indeed the most important speech made by any head of State ever since the outbreak of war. In contrast to Hitler’s hysterical outbursts, it bears a566 words
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Article74 1941-03-17 6 .—Reuter. I t Persons Released In Tokyo Tok\o. March 15. A trial, begun eight years ago was ended m the Supreme Court today with the release of 44 people accused of attempted rebellion. Some 116 hearings have thus oeen completed of the case which is the first of.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article292 1941-03-17 6 St. Patrick's Day appearance of a shamrock 1 over many a stout Irish htan is the most cheerful sight of today. To the Irish all over the world it means St. Patrick's Day; to Xaverians in Penang, it means a half-holi-; day. But the significance is deeper!292 words
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Article741 1941-03-17 6 Monday, March 17. 4 MEKK'A is definite!} in it now. 2 President Roosevelt’s momentous speech on Saturday night is a warning to the dictators that their defeat is certain. And to make it nearer, America will, if necessary, enter the war. of this there741 words
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Advertisement226 1941-03-17 6 I LONDON STAR BICYCLES T he Sign of Quality Standard fthSS*' Jr Model /M T? Tubing of High H fl Grade British Steel with superior quality I I uui Bracket Bearings. L /Vti Dunlop Roadster A /x all 1 Tyres. I fejLMl i/l/A A Wasdell No. 4. ■I f//l V226 words
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Advertisement16 1941-03-17 6 BejsuttyoueMy DEL M(ME Agents for Malaya. Henry augh Co., Ltd., PENANG Singapore. IpoD it Kuala Luimpur.16 words
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Advertisement39 1941-03-17 6 COMPAN? fHE east .o,^ mm 529 TANJONC BumiTßf. PtiAM, For your convenience send your tyres to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Street, Penang, Phone 4121. ft T^lll r yfiss/ f Wl pay Si- TO »5 (ACK X fasten rvpf39 words
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504 1941-03-17 7 SIM SENT TO CHINA ENDER GUISE OF FAMILY REMITTANCE A FINE ot >l.OOO or <i\ months* rigorous imprisonment was imposed by the District Judge, Air. H. A. Forrer, in the Distiict ouit this morning on a Chinese, Lau Hoe Sum. who \a> convicted on his504 words
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Article68 1941-03-17 7 A. Lumpur March ip. It is announced that a practice brown-aut with a test alert signal and a black-out, will take place in the district of Kuala Lumpur on the night of Thursday, March V/, in accordance zeith the provisions of the Lighting (Restrictions) Order,68 words
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Article164 1941-03-17 7 s. —Reuter. BRITAIN OPEN Sir Percy Noble's New I ask London. March 15. Admiral Sir Percy Noble, until November last year Gommander-in-Chief of the China station, has been appointed to direct the “battle of the Atlantic It is announced today that he recently took up appointments.—Reuter. - 164 words
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439 1941-03-17 7 CHETTIAR AND CHINESE ON TRIAL iki Seremban. rpilE whole of Friday was taken up in the Seremtan police 1 court here, in the hearing of a case in which a chettiar of Muar, Johore, and a Chinese from the same district stand charged with serious439 words
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Article, Illustration34 1941-03-17 7 Joan Hedge, a W.A.A.F.. when she hac to cut her wedding-cake without _hei bridegroom’s help. Sergeant T Collins 0/ the Colddream Guards, had to lean after the ceremony for duty.34 words
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139 1941-03-17 7 Vessels Under 100 Tons In Colonial Maters HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, UNDER THE EMERGENCY POWERS (DEFENCE) ACTS. HAS ORDERED THAT NO VESSEL OF LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED TONS GROSS TONNAGE REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF AN OWNER WHO IS AN ALIEN SHALL139 words
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Article164 1941-03-17 7 Mr. Chin York Choong And Miss ChoY ong Hee T’ne premises of the Chin See Toong See was the scene of a pietty weddinu in the reformed style at noon today, the contracting parties being Mr. Chin York Choong, thiid son of Mr. and Mis. Chin Boon Swee164 words
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89 1941-03-17 7 A fine of $3O or one month’s rigorous imprisonment was imposed by the District Judge, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the Distiict Court this moining on a Chinese, Lim Chooi Beng. who pleaded guilty to a chaige of failing to report the death89 words
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72 1941-03-17 7 East Campaign The “New* from Abroad” broadcast tonight comes from Africa, and will give a picture of the campaigns in the Middle East and in Abyssinia. The Australian preparations and the advance on Bardia will he described by members of the Australian travelling unit;72 words
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108 1941-03-17 7 Sentence Of Three Months Gaol A Ipoh. JUDGMENT was delivered, in the Batu Gajah Magistrate’s Court this morning by Mr. F. K. AVilson, in the case in which H. Lawson. Inspector of .Machinery, ipoh, was charged on two counts with accepting two sums of108 words
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Article219 1941-03-17 7 Notified To Be Readv To Leave Singapore. People living in certain parts of the east coast of Singapore, received over the week-end, notices concerning preparation for evacuation similar to the ones distributed along the west coast last week. The distribution was carried out by A R219 words
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Article138 1941-03-17 7 The funeral took place at 11 am. yesterday from his residence. No. 94. Gladstone Road of Mr. Yeoh Boon Ewe, who passed away last Tue.-day. for interment at the Batu Gantong Cemetery. The deceased, who was 68. leaves bes des hrs wife, t’vo sons.138 words
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51 1941-03-17 7 Reuter. L unberra, March 15. 3/r. Padden, Acting Prime Minister, announced on Saturday that the Minister of Interior, Mr. Stezvart Poll, teas investigating reports of propaganda against Australian Imperial Torres in Malaya. vehich, it is officially revealed. came from the Japanese Broadcasting orporation through Toku'.—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article237 1941-03-17 7 ECHO OF AYER ITAW FATALITY As the sequel to a fatal motor accident at Ayer Itam at 10.30 a m. on Dee. 1. 1940. in which a Chinese woman warn knocked down in the village hy a motorlorry (P 1357), the owner of the lorry, Lim237 words
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Advertisement97 1941-03-17 7 x T .J Wiiiil»' JIW a 'Nb 'SHw JI A JA, Jr aHHIL Enough 10 make uarr. i round Ch‘idrei Izvj Co.v Gate. Not only for its pleasant, soothing flavour, but for the r j Agents for Malaya mnh and Penane Fiard— feeling ol contentment and the Georgetown dispensary ltd.,97 words
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Article62 1941-03-17 8 Penang, March 15. 1941. fßy Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) SELLING London Demand 2/4 3 32 New York, Demand 47.16 Montreal Demand 51.91 Batavia Demand 88.82 Calcutta, Bombay) Rangoon Demand) 156 Hongkong Demand 53 5/8 /Shanghai Demand 12 1/2 Japan Demand 193 1/2 New Zealand Demand 2/10 7/862 words
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Article71 1941-03-17 8 Export of drj rubber, uncorrected figures from Malaya. Brunei and Labuan for the jnonth of 'February 1941: Tons. Mainland 35 962 Straits Settlements Islands 4 Brunei “j Labuan 19 36.585 fcHAe Ma’arof bin Haji Zakari. Assistant District Officer, Parit, has been transferred to Dindings as Ait°»r71 words
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Article555 1941-03-17 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 17th March. 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Tin 3 0 3 6 5/0 Austral Amal. 6 3 6 6ex £1 Austral Malay 33 6 35 0 5/0 Ayer Hitam 18 0 19/0 81 Ayer Weng .72J555 words
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Article231 1941-03-17 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 110 1.15 Alor Gajah .77; -82 j Amal. Malay 1.60 1.70 Aver Hitam 0.85 0.90 Ayer Molek 1.07; 1.12$ Ayer Panas 0.97$ 1.02$ Bassett .39 .414 Batu Lintang 1.00 105 Bedford 0.80 0.85 Benta .95 1.00 Borel k 132; 1.40 Broga .55 .58 Brunei United231 words
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Article351 1941-03-17 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A£l Austral N.Z Ord 22 0 23 0 $2 Alex Brick Ord. 1.87 i 1.92$ $2 Alex Brick Pref 2.10 2.15 $5 B. M. T. 7.50 7 75 £o Chartered Bank £Bs £9 £1 Con. T. S. Ord 16/6 17/0 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref.351 words
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Article159 1941-03-17 8 MIN*NG Dividend Books Close Payable Austral Amal. 3d. lsd. Bonus 15.3.41 28.3.41 Burma Malay Rd 20.3.41 27 341 Kinta Tin 75% Int. L. T. 28.3.41 Kuchai Tin 10% int. 15.3.41 21.3 41 lingui Tin int. 17.3.41 213 41 Rawang Tin 9d. 17.3.41 26.3*41 Renong Cons. 6d,159 words
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Article1426 1941-03-17 8 Business In Malaya Restricted Bv Defence Exercises Stanton Nelson Co. Limited Singapore March 13. The decision taken at Washington this v eek, without question the most important event since the war opened, means amongst other things that the United States requires indefinitely all the rubber that can1,426 words
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Article158 1941-03-17 8 SINGAP ORE RUBBER AUCTION The Singapore Chamber c Rubber Association 15,9 th March. 1941. wsuon, Catalogued 2 432 125 1, :s Offered SoM 1.689 200 London—Spot 13 5 8d New York—Spot 21 3 4 e!l r PRICES REALISED cents uer ih RIBBED SMOKED SHEET Standard Quality 38 j. B_.3g 8158 words
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Article92 1941-03-17 8 Satisfactory Results The 54tfi annual report of the facturers Life Insurance Company show:' insurance in force of £124.227.092. New insurance amounted tp £10.340.033. Income from all sources was £7.223.140 and assets increased by £2 519.120 to £39.0'5,141. After making provision, for ail liabilities. £215.741 was added to92 words
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Article57 1941-03-17 8 Outputs for February 1941: Pahang Consolidated Co. Ltd. 5280 piculs. Ipoh Tiin (Puchongi 1.182 picuL 11: 700 y ardage treated. 595 hours run. Sungei Kinta Tm 735 piculs. 16?.30’ yardage treated. 633 hours run Temoh Tm 350 piculs. 82.800 yardaee treated. 630 hours run RUBBER lbs.57 words
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Article122 1941-03-17 8 Saturday’s Close Pruvioitsh TIN: LONDON “Spot” £269. 5. 0. “Forward” £267. 10. 0. SINGAPORE “Spot” $134.50 $134.00 Business done Buyers, no sellers 2-5 tons PENANG “Spot" $134.50 $134.00 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 13 3|4d. “For wal'd” 13 7 Bd. Tone Firm SINGAPORE “Spot” 38 3 !4c 38 12c PENANG122 words
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Advertisement142 1941-03-17 8 BANKS IL-fM Lui—!»J 1 j T~~ 1 JS caßi j SAVINGS sUzty fo' dollar saved Is an extra dollar earned. 5 j A Savings Account Is the best Inducement to save. aTo have a Savings Account and 1 to see this acceunt grow from j time to time Is to142 words
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221 1941-03-17 9 Jajiancse Observer Refutes German -Claims What has happened to Hamburg, Kiel, Bremewiaven and othe* German naval bases and poits. as a icsult of R.A.F. xaids, was not mentioned by the Berlin radio commentator in Hindustani when, on March 11. he said: "During the221 words
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Article274 1941-03-17 9 MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1941. Postage Latest Time of Destination Letters Postcards Superscription Posting at Penang per ’2 oz. each Ordinary Regn. AIR MAILS Mon. 17th inst. Ipoh, K. Lumpur Wearnes Air Singapore .10 .05 Services 1.30 p.m. 1 p.nu EUROPE All destinations 1.30 .65 Air to New York274 words
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Miscellaneous1265 1941-03-17 9 B" IHI ll til Programmes shortwave stations BROADCASTING TO-DAY News In English B. B. C. r? I (Local Time) u. v. 820 am Transmission S 11.20 a.m. AM. Transmission 1 1.50 pm. 6.05 News bulletin. 6.20 pm. 6.30 Questions of the Hour. Transmission 2 8.20 p.m. 6.35 The Casino Players,1,265 words
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Miscellaneous553 1941-03-17 9 PENANG ZHJ 608 me s <49 3 m.) P.M. 5.30 iMdiaia Programme 5.40 News in Tamil 6.55 Malay Procramms. •05 Nt we m Mala»'. 6.20 8.8. C. Netwc (Hebroadcast) 6.35 8.8. C. Talk (E.rt»oedcaiX; 6 50 Proeramme 6.55 News in Hokkien Cantonese 7.28 News in Thai 7.35 Light Music. 8.00553 words
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Article690 1941-03-17 10 Gen. Smuts On America's Undeclared War Rugby, March 15. Broadcasting from Capetown on his return from Cairo the Prime Minister of South Africa, Genera! Smuts said 1941 might be the grimmest year in history but the issue of the struggle which Hitler had provoked wasReuter. - 690 words
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1639 1941-03-17 10 END OF COMPROMISE AND APPEASEMENT U,S. Govt. Now Thinking In Terms Of Speed Washington, March 16 “Let not dictators in Europe and Asia doubt our unanimity, said Mr. Roosevelt in a broadcast speech. He declared that the Nazi forces o|>enly sought the destruction of—Reuter. - 1,639 words
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172 1941-03-17 10 Oil Plants On Fire London. March 15 Military and industrial objectives at Gelsenkirchen and Dusseldorf were the R..A.F. bomber command’s main targets last night. A very effective attack, although on a I smaller scale, was made on oil tanks at Rotterdam. One British bomber172 words
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Article151 1941-03-17 10 s.—Reuter. Mr. Harriman Arrives In Britain London. March Mr. Averell Harriman. President Roo velt’s representative to co-ordinate rangement* for the United States aid Britain, arrived at a Bristol airport this afternoon from Lisbon where, according to a message from Lisbon, he delayed his departure in order tos.—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article337 1941-03-17 10 Reuter. INDEPENDENCE TO BE UPHELD London, March 16 Determination to defend Yugoslav independence and remain nonbelligerent is expressed by the semi-official newspaper remc" quoted by the Belgrade Radio in the English broadcast tonight The article headed Liberty, in dence and Peace" says “We cannot cr’ fleeReuter. - 337 words
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Article74 1941-03-17 10 —Reuter. Reference To Fatal Errors Of Italians New York. March 15. A pastoral letter containing refere. to “fatal errors" has been banned b. Italian authorities, says a Rome mt---to the “New York Time.'." The letter over the signature Giovanni, Bishop of Cremona, declares “God punishes people by—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article70 1941-03-17 10 —Reuter Appointed Member 01 Australian Council Canberra. March 15. Mr. Herbert Evatt, formerly Judge o: mHigh Court, was sworn in as additi'- 1 Labour Member to the Advisorv Council, the proposal by the Austi.» Labour Party that the Council shouh enlarged having been approved bj Menzies and his—Reuter - 70 words
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Article58 1941-03-17 10 ,—Reuter. Suspected By Nazis Ol Espionage London, March 15The arrest in Berlin of an Americajournalist named Richard Hotlelet wa.' nounced by the official German Agency this morning. Hotlelet is said to be strongly suspecu of espionage for a foreign power, anu described as a representative 01 American,—Reuter. - 58 words
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Advertisement138 1941-03-17 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO ARRIVE X PRES. JOHNSON (via Panama) Apl. 3 x JOHN LYKES (via Panama). A P L 7 PRES. JACKSON A P L 8 PRES. GRANT A P L 9 J x PRUSA (via Panama). Apl. 18 PRES. HARRISON A P L 22 x PRES.138 words
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Article, Illustration2362 1941-03-17 11 Mr. Francis Cooray’s Broadcast rpHk I hai people are staunch friends. Gratitude is one ot their strong points, and we have lived in closest friendship for several decades. All sincere admirers ii the 1 hai people hope that nothing will ever occur to2,362 words
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Article35 1941-03-17 11 I.R.C. vs M.D.S.C. On the Victoria Green on Wednesday at 5.15 p.m. I.R.C. Rengarajoo; Veloo. Swami Kamiu; Sivasamy, Thavamoney. Mariappen; Muniandy, Nadason, Suppuretty, Thangam. Singam. Reserves: Manikam, Soosai Dass. Ramu and Santiago.35 words
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Article37 1941-03-17 11 Police Sports Club vs Kedah Hall Party On the Esplanade today at 5.30 p.m. sharn. Kedah Hall Party—Gan Thean Beng; Tan Teik Slew, Lee Tiang Lok; C. Danker, Kan Tuck Fee, Chee Phui San; Ng Beng37 words
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Article315 1941-03-17 11 —Reuter. Preston Swamp Tranmere London. March 15 The lolloping are the results of the football ar.u rugby matches played today: WAR CUP 'HOM) ROUND Ot TH Cardiff 4. Reading 1. NORTH Grimsby 2. Barnsley 2. after extra time. Leeds 2. Middlesbrough 2. THIRD ROUND—SOUTH Leicester 2.'.—Reuter. - 315 words
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Article234 1941-03-17 11 Merrylads B.P. Draws ith Limstead Juniors In an interesting match played over the week-end the Merrylads BP. drew with the Juniors of Limstead B P. at the former's courts. The following are the results (Merrylads mentioned first Tan CSioon Siang lost to Beh Leong Tcik 9—15. B—ls. Beh Ewe234 words
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Article147 1941-03-17 11 Kwong Wah Team To j Meet Penang Combined The Kwong Wah Yit Poh Basketball team will play’ a charity’ match against the Penang Combined Team (Sin Seng Team) in aid of Penang China Relief Fund, on March 31 at the Fun Frolic Park at 9 p.m. shorp. The147 words
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357 1941-03-17 11 LOSERS SKITTLED OUT FOR PALTRY 11 RUNS Skittled out for a paltry 11 runs, the Indian Association sustained a severe trouncing at the hands of the Penang Free School in a cricket match on the latter’s ground at Green Lane yesterday, the margin357 words
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Article231 1941-03-17 11 Rainstorm At Kuala Kangsar Kuala Kar.gsar. A rainstorm washed out two soccer matches in Kuala Kangsar on Saturday. Playing on the school ground, the Cliffoid School Colts weie defeated by the Malay College Colts by three goals to nil. in then return soccer encounter. The match was231 words
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76 1941-03-17 11 I. C Whitaker And Miss Nancy Kok W inners The Military Waltz Competition held at the Elysee Cabaret yesterday during the Special Dance and Night Dance Sessions was a great success. The result was as follows: 1. L/c Whitaker k Miss Nancy Kok 2. Pie.76 words
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Article178 1941-03-17 11 Decision Of Perak Association Ipoh. At a committee meeting of the» Perak Lawn Tennis Association held on Saturday it was decided to defer all inter-State matches until "better times’’ and that to keep up interest in the sport in the State clubs would he encouraged to178 words
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Article169 1941-03-17 11 Penang Turf Club Beat Police Customs This match was played yesterday and resulted m a win for the Turf Club team by 61 points to J point. Below are the full results tPenang Turf Club players mestioned firs* C. P Alien and Dr. W. H. Brqdie beat L. W.169 words
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Advertisement89 1941-03-17 11 90 a 15-KE SHERLEVS DOG BOOK Fmtiv, It la a complete and reliable ruide to the breeding, rearing, feeding, training and showing of doge. S«»ndty. iJ J 1 It gives expert veterinary advice on paper, for it tells fou exactly what to do in canine Illness—explaining cw you can diagnose89 words
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298 1941-03-17 12 Jim Brady To Meet Johnny King JIM BRADY’S capture of the Empire bantamweight title has produced a peculiar position in the Sst. 61bs. class. The little Scottish battler also holds the Southern Area championship, which he won when living in London. But Brady isn’t298 words
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Article32 1941-03-17 12 —8.0. W Rugby, March 16. The meat ration next week vt ill remain at 1/2 worth for adults and 7d. for children under six states the Stood Ministry. —<3.o. W—8.0. W - 32 words
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Article82 1941-03-17 12 The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,494,613.07 made up of Penang $954,233. 23 and Perak 5540.379.84. Previously acknowledged $954,193.28 Dr. R D. Gross 40.00 $954.233 23 PERAK A sum of $Bl.Bl, from the “odd cents” campaign, wa> received from the Hongkong and Shanghai82 words
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Article240 1941-03-17 12 -BOW. Testimony To Untiring Work Of Sunderlands Rugby. March 16 Testimony to the untiring work of the Sunderland flying-boats or. convoy dutie» is provided in a lettc-r received by the Naval Control Officer at a West Coast port and passed by him to a Sunderland flying-boat squadron of-BOW. - 240 words
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Article34 1941-03-17 12 —Reuter. Poona. March 15 K M. Munshi. Home Minister of tht late Congress Government, has been released on grounds 01 health before completion of his Satyagrana (Civil Disobedience» sentence. —Reuter..—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article386 1941-03-17 12 Hitler Expected To Launch Most Ruthless Attacks Rugby, March 15 Speaking at Torquay the First Lord of the Admiralty emphasised that war today was a matter of weapons. The navy, faced with the task of covering seven seas and subjected t o unprecedented forms—8.0. W. - 386 words
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Article237 1941-03-17 12 j Communique On Tokio Agreement The following communique was issued by the Thai Consul-General in Singapore regarding the territories returned to Thailand by Indo-China under the recent Tokio agreement: “All territories lost under the 1904 Treaty, namely, territory of Luang Piabang on the right bank of Mekong,237 words
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Article82 1941-03-17 12 —Reuter Greater Than At FiiM Realised Basle. March 16. The German Foreign Office is preserving a tomblike silence on all political problem.' especially Yugoslavia states a Berlin dispatch to the Basler Nachrichten" Lively negotiations, it stated, are believed to be in progress between the two countties. ‘Numerous postponements—Reuter - 82 words
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Article50 1941-03-17 12 Reuter. Rome, March 15. The cause of th- explosion at Santa Friday «a- due to the fall of a case containing explosives which being loGded for mg explosive» which being loaded for shipment according to a despatch received here bj the official Italian News Agencv. Reuter.Reuter. - 50 words
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Article28 1941-03-17 12 Reuter Bombay. March 16. The death has occurred in Para of Sir Dadibra Dalal, who was the first Indian High Commissioner m London.—Reuter - 28 words
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Article35 1941-03-17 12 —8.0. W London. March 15. Soldiers of the British Army have contributed over £11.090 to the Lord Mayor s National Air Raid Distress Fund which now stand.' at £2 274.000. —8.0. W—8.0. W - 35 words
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Article623 1941-03-17 12 LONDON AREA AMONG PLACES ATTACKED London, March 15. ipNEMY air raids on this country last night were on a reduced scale. The London area was attacked, but the raid, which was not oil a large scale, was o\ er shortly after midnight, says anBO.W. - 623 words
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Article76 1941-03-17 12 —Reuter Contribution Of <£8,600 For Spitfires Rugoy, March 15. The Minister of Aircraft Production in letters thanking Edmonton. London, ind Edmonton, Canada, for their first combined contribution of £8,600 towards the purchase of two Spitfires, states: “The gift symbolises the bond of unity between Britain and Canada in—Reuter - 76 words
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342 1941-03-17 12 —BO W Rugby. March 15. Broadcasting to Biitish listeners on the second anniversary of the Nazi annexion of Czechoslovakia, M. Jan Masaryk. formerly Czech Slovak Minister in London, said: “Two years ago on the Ides Of March Hitler slept for one night—BO W - 342 words
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Article40 1941-03-17 12 Reuter Bombay. March 16 To stimulate public interest in the war efforts to raise funds, Bombay War Week has commenced and lasts until March 23. A varied programme of military displays, revels and sport» has been arranged.—ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article51 1941-03-17 12 MONDAY. MARCH 17 TIN: Penang $134.25 Business done 75 ton» Singapore 5134.25 RUBBER: Penang Spot 38 4 c Singapore Spot 38; COPRA: Sundried $2 85 buyers Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium 58.00 Sellers Fair Seed $7 60 Sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No 1 $9 3Rangoon Parboiled N. 251 words
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Article418 1941-03-17 12 Bombings Only Intensify ill To Fight To Bitter End A IR raids, no matter how severe, cannot conquer a country nor can they lower the morale of the people. On the contrary they only intensify the people’s determination to fighr the aggressors to the bitter418 words
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Miscellaneous148 1941-03-17 12 Around The Town BEX CINEMA: Charlie Chaplin in ’‘The Great Dictator." 3, 6 15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA: "On the Night of the Fire" with Ralph Richardson and Diana Wynyard. 3. 6 15 and 9.30 pm ODEON CINEMA: "The Merry Widow’’ with Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette Macdonald 3, 6148 words
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