Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 May 1941
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1941-05-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No 111 Vol XCIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1941. PRICE 10 CENTS22 words
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173 1941-05-14 1 Reuter. FAREWELL NOTE WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED Hitler’s Deputy Removed To ‘Secret Destination'’ Stockholm, May 14. pERLIN is anxiously waiting to learn what revelations Hess will make to the British authorities, according to information reaching neutral press. Berlin is insisting th aReuter. - 173 words
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Article41 1941-05-14 1 In addition to the usual two editions, there will be a special Evening Edition today giving full results of the races and latest war cables. This edition will be on sale in the streets shortly after 6.30 p.m.41 words
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Article124 1941-05-14 1 —Reuter. No Casualties And Little Damage Malta, Maj' 14. A succession of attacks was made on Malta on Monday night by Axis aircraft with little success. A British communique says that despite the number of bombs dropped, there were no Service or civilian casualties and almost—Reuter. - 124 words
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135 1941-05-14 1 ;—Reuter. London. May OPERATIONS of German forces in the Red Sea will have to be reckoned with as a result of the development of the war in Eastern Mediterranean. it is officially announced on the German radio. Every ship that sailed in this;—Reuter. - 135 words
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42 1941-05-14 1 —Reuter. Cairo, May 14. Captain James Roosevelt has returned from his short visit to Crete where he delivered to the King of the Hellenes a letter from his father, the President of the United States.—Reutei..—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article95 1941-05-14 1 Enemy’s Queer FivePoint Thrust Cairo, May 14. A five-point thrust by the ene my—a queer operation made entirely without support—was made early yesterday morning in blazing heat and in a sandstorm, said a military spokesman commenting on the Cairo communique. IN WESTERN DESERT —Reuter. The spokesman added that when they—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article67 1941-05-14 1 —Reuter. Functions Status Of New Post Defined London, May 13. Lord Beaverbrook’s functions and constitutional status vere further defined bj’ Mr. Churchill in the House of Commons today. The Cabinet Defence Committee will work in two sections —Operations and supply. Mr. Attlee will be Deputy Chairman of the—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article64 1941-05-14 1 ”—B.OW. May Now Volunteer For Service In R.A.F. Rugby, May 13. The Air Ministry announces: ‘‘By agreement with the Ministry of Labour, skilled men in certain electrical and mechanical trades, who hitherto have been reserved, may now volunteer for service with the R.A.F. Men of”—B.OW. - 64 words
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171 1941-05-14 1 UNITED STATES."—REUTER. NEW YORK, MAY 14. AM FRANKLY AND URGENTLY ASKING YOU TO 'REALISE THAT T H IS ST RU G G L E IS yours;' said the Australian PRIME MINISTER, MR. R. G. MENZIES, IN A SPEECH AT THE dinnerUNITED STATES."—REUTER. - 171 words
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151 1941-05-14 1 ATTEMPT AT ’HOLY WAR’ RIDICULED Ankara, May 14. Rashid Alis two peac v points are contrary to the terms of the Anglo-Iraq treaty, it is felt in Ankara that there is very little chance of Shawkat’s visit being -uccessful to the rebels. Failure Of A—Reuter. - 151 words
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Article158 1941-05-14 1 —Reuter. Ankara, May 14. Ihe German Ambassador, Herr Vun Papen whose return from Germany where he had been having consultations with Nazi leaders, had been, expected for some time arrived in Ankara yesterday evening He came by air from Salzburg where, according to German sources,—Reuter. - 158 words
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Article110 1941-05-14 1 Disturbs Users London. The authorities have decided to stop shelter sight-seeing to prevent overcrowding and to avoid disturbing shelter users. Instructions have been given to wardens to refuse admission to people who do not seem to be genuinely seeking shelter. Recently Mr. Herbert Morrison, Minister of Home110 words
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92 1941-05-14 1 —Reuter ANKARA. MAT 14. I* ASH II) ALI S TERMS FOR TURKISH MEDIATION, IT IS RELIABLY’ REPORTED, HERE DELIVERED HV THE TURKISH WAR MINISTER. SHAWKAT. AS FOLLOWS: 1. troops landing at Basra should not remain there but proceed to a destination—Reuter - 92 words
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Advertisement181 1941-05-14 1 I —-Y— r 1 ii b **wi I x BUTTER solo in m n l n v p FOR OVER 25 VERRS unvAßVino exlELlehce BRITISH QUALITYI®ffI|STILL SUPREME t: B hiteaways draw your attention to their special Display of New Fabrics, w, FIRST MmwNMH LOOR Z? F I ART SILK REPP181 words
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Article1015 1941-05-14 2 Prefers Britain To His Own Unhappy Country FIRST SPLIT AMONG NAZIS SINCE 1933 London, May 13. ASKED at a London meeting today if he would say why Herr Hess came to Britain, the Minister of Information, Mr. Duff Cooper, said :—lt is suggested that I—Reuter. - 1,015 words
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Article393 1941-05-14 2 Reuter. London, May 13 When the House of Commons met today in new quarters, they shed not a whit of the agelong ceremonial. Preceded by the mace, rescued from the holocaust of St. Stephen’s, the Speaker led the procession to prayers and then mounted hisReuter. - 393 words
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Article467 1941-05-14 2 Double Threat To Amba Alagi Simla, May 13. THE Italian mountain stronghold of Amba Alagi, already in grave danger from the north by the steady advance of Indian troops, is now seriously menaced from the south by Abyssinian patriots and South African forces, cables anReuter. - 467 words
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242 1941-05-14 2 MANNHEIM MAIN TARGET LONDON, MAY 18. THE MAIN ATTACK Of BRITISH AIR FORCE BOMBERS IN GERMANY LAST NIGHT WAS ON MANNHEIM, AN IMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORT CENTRE. MANY FIRES WERE LEFT BURNING. OBJECTIVES AT COLOGNE AND COBLENZ WERE ALSO ATTACKED. IN GERMAN OCCUPIED TERRITORY,—8.0. W. - 242 words
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Article129 1941-05-14 2 —Reuter Japanese Send Further 80 To Bottom Shanghai, May 13 Despite the official Japanese denial of its first report on Saturday that a hundred sampans and junks were sunk in Soochow’ Creek by Japanese warships in the course oi a search for Chinese terrorists, the—Reuter - 129 words
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Article90 1941-05-14 2 —Reuter. Only A Cruiser And Other Small Ships Escape Canea, Cerete, May 13 The Greek 9,450-ton cruiser, “Averof,” several destroyers and submarines are the only vessels of the Greek Navy which escaped tlie mass attacks of German Air Force on Greek harbours and shipping. Those lost included three—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article182 1941-05-14 2 Reuter. Labour Victory Sydney, May 13 As a result of the recent State elec tions, the Premier of New South Wale Mr. Mair, has tendered the resignation his Cabinet to the Governor, Lore Wake field. His successor will probably ta >" the oath this week-end.Reuter. - 182 words
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Article137 1941-05-14 2 .—Reuter. If Germans Continue To Burn Their Houses London. May 13. Lofoten fishermen have threatened to destroy their nets and cease fishing altogether if any more of their houses are destroyed by Germans who are burning them as reprisals for the British raid, it is.—Reuter. - 137 words
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Article87 1941-05-14 2 —Reuter. $lOO.OOO W orth Found On “City Of New Aork” New York, May’ IS. Government agents found a hundred thousand dollars worth of narcotics in the laundry aboard the United States freighter, City of New York, which arrived on May 3 from African ports. The authorities suspect—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article104 1941-05-14 2 —Reuter. Created In Egypt And India Cairo. May 13 An overseas Hellenic national committee has been officially created in Egypt and India by the Central Government 0: Crete. Similar committees will be formed very shortly in North and South America, Sotith Africa and Australia where large Greek—Reuter. - 104 words
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313 1941-05-14 2 Rugby, May 13. fact that losses of merchant shipping due to enemy action in the period of just four weeks in the month of April—excluding those incurred in the Greek evacuation—totalled 301.070 tons and was the lowest figure for eleven months is regarded—3,0 W. - 313 words
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Advertisement31 1941-05-14 2 if ||||«B f Jn .DIAMOND BEDSTEADS n popi la lt y of Diamond i i Bedsteads has been pre-eminent 1 8 1 «««>« •< NfN DIAMOND METAL PRODUCTS f° L T 601 “MT'31 words
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Article307 1941-05-14 3 NEARLY all the famous Czech watering places are packed with German women and children from the bombed areas. Bedding has been requisitioned from people living in the surrounding villages. Although the Czechs have not had fruit for nearly four months, all German children are given fruit307 words
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Article93 1941-05-14 3 ‘Lady In The Dark? New York. A new record price paid by a film company for a play has been established by Paramount Pictures, ■which have purchased the screen rights of "Lady in the Dark” for £70,750. This is a musical play by93 words
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587 1941-05-14 3 Delhi, May 11. a PROMINENT Indian Muslim, m a statement issued today, draws attention to the fac t that Rashid All’s coup in Iraq is regarded with strong disapproval by all Muslim countries, especially by the signatories oi the Four Power Middle Eastern Pact,587 words
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452 1941-05-14 3 Destruction Not Easily Seen London. Only those who turn off into the by-ways and lanes and courts of London can realise the extent to which London has been battered. The clearing of the swathes of savagery is far-advanced but in some cases the452 words
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90 1941-05-14 3 Goering’s newspaper, the Essener National Zeitung, reports that “without giving any reason, the Catholic Episcopate of Holland has ordered the excommunication of all members of the Nazi movement in Holland.” “This means,” says the newspaper, according to an agency message from Zurich, "that the90 words
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Article996 1941-05-14 3 WALTER FA R R - INSIDE THE AMERK iN WAR FACVT)RIES by WALTER FA R R Baltmore (Maryland.) IN a 400-miles journey from Portland, Maine, down America’s Atlantic seaboard, I have seen at first hand what the passage of the Lease-and-Lend Bill by Congress means to Britain, and how996 words
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Miscellaneous27 1941-05-14 3 E a. ®> vmt* <s» What a War Wilkinson F/ xTilh H -IWWuyWTTySBWI I It /WW* -4 J HBkfeiWgL i /«*> w But. Lavinia. they mayn t all speak27 words
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1922 1941-05-14 4 Anti-Britisli Stories Untrue A HAPPY PEOPLE "OUMOURS and scare stories about Thailand were discreditK ed by a speaker broadcasting from the. Singapore station on Sunday night in the fourth of the series, “Far Eastern Commentary.’ He declared it was ridiculous to say that1,922 words
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1904 1941-05-14 4 Will Certainly Exceed 230 Million Gantangs IMPORTANT PRODUCTION AREAS IN NORTH Based on the declared trade value of rice imports, the value of the 1939-1940 Malayan crop exceeded ?26i/ 2 million, an increase of over $5 million, or over $6 per planted acre, states1,904 words
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Advertisement106 1941-05-14 4 ■Z k /77 5 X /7 <7 S" r co» t Lu Lassuudj and weakness need immediate correction. While they are present the body is exposed to the danger of more serious ills developing and should be “toned up” immediately. Brands Essence of Chicken provides energy and stimulus and promotes106 words
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Miscellaneous29 1941-05-14 4 —by Rick Elmes All in a Day's Work: -1— —“T I l— roT the D e>F HAPPV, MAM the VJOQLO, IM TT4E. I r» JoTT COUMTRV EVACUATED Ja?' IP-B29 words
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618 1941-05-14 5 FORMAL AGENDA DEALT WITH IN FIVE MINUTES Ihe fortnightly meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners held yesterday proved to be so short that when Mr. F. N. Syer came in about five minutes late, the President, Mr. J. A. Black, was just making the statement ‘That,618 words
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Article212 1941-05-14 5 HOW HALF MILLION HAS BEEN ALLOCATED With the approval of the Air Ministry, the Ministry for Aircraft Production has allocated to the Straits Settlements War Fund a squadron of the heaviest bombers Stirlings, Manchester or Hal if axes—costing <£500,000, which will be known as the Straits212 words
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Article33 1941-05-14 5 $l5O From Ban Hin Lee Oil Mill Manager Latest contributions towards the Services Club Fund are:— Mr. Mrs. J.B.M. Wilson 50.00 Mr. Gurcharan Singh $lOO.OO The Manager, Ban Hin Lee33 words
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Article443 1941-05-14 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mr. G. D. Boissier and Mr. G. H. I B. McCall have been granted commissions as Pilot Officers in the Straits Settlements Volunteer Air Force. The committee of the Kuala Lumpur Anzac Club gratefully acknowledge a gift of provisions from the Kuala Lumpur Branch of the E. S443 words
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Advertisement98 1941-05-14 5 LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT x v I i f FUN FROLIC ■>' Z park Kras so WEDNESDAY, 14th MAY, 1941. I wW IflP W wr CANTONESE OPERA: x, iUIPTAI DAI ICU Night Show: “SAM HEE CHEE MCIAL X CHIANG KWAN”. PEONY OPERA O “ONG CHEW KOON”. Part 3. HOCK CHIEW OPERA98 words
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Advertisement189 1941-05-14 5 TONIGHT LADIES’ GUEST NIGHT AT THE NEW WORLD WEDNESDAY, 14th MAY, 1941. CHENG LIN CANTONESE OPERA TONIGHT AT 8 P.M. “YOKE PHOK FONG YU THUN" With Loh Pun Chiew, Siew Heng Heng. METROPOLE TALMES Warner Bros. Present A SLIGHT CASE OF MURDER” With Edw. G. Robinson. GLOBE TALKIES ‘SILLY DETECTIVE”189 words
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Miscellaneous132 1941-05-14 5 R|— PENANG’S MOST LUXURIOUS J AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE THE GLORY OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST ROMANCE LIVES AGAIN OPENS TODAY WITH 3 SHOWS 3$ 6.15) 9.30 P.M. MORE THRILLING, MORE ROMANTIC AND MORE SPECTACUI AR THAN "THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO" i li presents |z Bte rof IRD I ■TT RS I132 words
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Miscellaneous170 1941-05-14 5 MAJESTIC ODENS TODAY 3, 6.15 9.30 P.M. Here’s An Outstanding First-Run Double-Feature Attraction At Reduced Prices of Admission. I Republic’s Gay Sophisticated Romance I—A Picture Refreshingly Entertaining I Set To The Lilting Music Of Three New Hit Tunes Phil Regan Penny Singleton IN “OUTSIDE OF PARADISE” with Bert Gordon (The170 words
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Miscellaneous278 1941-05-14 5 kF© D B O E j| MW-F-wF OPENS TODAY THREE SHOWS i iOPENS \today METRO’S MILLION DOLLAR MUSICAL SPECTACLE! o 3, 6. 15 9.30 P.M. “I Thrill When MICKEY And JUDY Britain’s No. 1 Comedian Comes Back -r j At His Best STRIKE UP THE BAND j [ra 11IK mKB278 words
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Article89 1941-05-14 6 MARRIAGE The marriage was solemnised in the reformed style, before a large gathering of friends and relatives at the Hung Kang Association, Chulia Street, Pena ng, of Mr. Beh Swee Lin, (only son of the late Mr. Beh Ah Eng and Mrs. Ah Eng) and Miss Ng Soot89 words
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Article427 1941-05-14 6 U’O the taint-hearted, the pessi- mist and the defeatist, the iamiliar chimes of “Big Ben” offei a daily reminder that London can take it. The world-fa-mous clock was hit in last Saturday’s raids, yet it carries on its message of hope and courage. To us in427 words
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Article52 1941-05-14 6 Reuter. London, Mac.' 13. After examining the country’s fire fighting in the light of recent events, the Home Secretary has desided to place the whole fire brigade resources under his department with a view to a regrouping of the resources into larger units for purposes of administrationReuter. - 52 words
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Article270 1941-05-14 6 New York Citizen 9 s Poem "PNGLAND, Stand Firm!” is the title of a poem which I have received from a New York citizen, Mr. Albert Ralph Corn, of Broadway, who, in an accompanying letter, writes: “The Lend-Lease Bill has been signed by President Roosevelt, and the270 words
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Article791 1941-05-14 6 W ednesday, May 14. JI ERR HESS’S flight from Germany is still the talk of the world. The air has now been cleared somewhat and are the Nazis worried! /ANE thing is certain. Hess is saner than all the other Nazi leaders. The doctors791 words
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Advertisement65 1941-05-14 6 I INGHAM’S HIGH CLASS CHILLY SAUCE I I I 1 ti il 1 CffILLYSAI/Q CM <»« fcC j u* o 'l l,, «3ham S0 N ?»L. iJZJI A Mild Piquant Relish and Appetizer of Delightful Flavour For Roast and Cold Meat, Steaks Cutlets, Chops, Fish, Oyster Cocktails, Gravies, Game, Soup,65 words
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Article, Illustration86 1941-05-14 7 GENERAL SHANG CHEN (centre) leader of the Chinese military mission to Malaya with high British officers and members of the mission, photographed after their arrival in Penang recently. The members of the Mission are: General Shang Chen, EicutGeneral Lin Wei, Major-General Lin Hsiang, Major-General 'Tu Yu-ming, Colonel86 words
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261 1941-05-14 7 Strike Situation Quiet: Another Conference At King’s House Kuala Lumpur. The strike situation in Klang District was quiet yesterday and there was nothing of importance to report. The road leading to and from Klang was still picketed by Police and the military261 words
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Article77 1941-05-14 7 Kuala Lumpur. An amusing incident occurred on one of the estate roads on Monday. An armoured car, on patrol in connection with the labour unrest, while passing a party of Tamil cyclists ran out of petrol and before the driver could switch on the reserve tank77 words
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Article73 1941-05-14 7 Miss Chan Siew Eng And Mr. Yap Kok Cheng The marriage took place before the Senior Registrar of Marriages, Mr. H. A. Forrer, in the District Court at 9 o’clock yesterday morning of Miss Chan Siew Eng, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kang Chuan, and73 words
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Article433 1941-05-14 7 Cases Almost Reach Record Com Level Says Municipal Health Officer That the number of typhoid cases in Renang was so few at the present moment that it almost constituted a record low k'el, was a statement officially made to a “Pinang Gazette” representative by Dr.433 words
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Article259 1941-05-14 7 Incident At Kathi’s House Singapore. How a struggle in a kathi s house in Radin Mas ended in a young Indian being fatally stabbed shortly before his marriage ceremony was described at the Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice Worley and a special jury on Monday, during259 words
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640 1941-05-14 7 WHY UNITED STATES MUST "TAKE ACTION AND FACE RISKS" r pHE course of this war has taught the American people the strategic importance of the British Isles to their national security. This lesson has been widely learned now, as the size of the majority in640 words
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239 1941-05-14 7 During the past month sales of War Savings Certificates in Malaya have passed the half-way stage towards the $lO millions which is the goal of the scheme. On May 8 the total was $5,339,511, or some $625,000 more than the amount reported on239 words
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Article346 1941-05-14 7 appeal by a Tamil named Marimutu against sentence of death was heard in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday before Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell, acting Chief Justice, F.M.S., and their lordships Sir Percy McElwaine, Chief Justice, S.S. and Mr. Justice Aitken. Mr. N. A. Marjoribanks346 words
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91 1941-05-14 7 Committee To Advise Branch Singapore. In connection with the recent formation of the AntiCorruption Branch of the Special Branch of the Police, it is announced that a Committee has been formed by the Straits Settlements Government to advise this Branch in the early stages of its91 words
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Advertisement147 1941-05-14 7 War Economic Clearance Price CHECKED GINGHAM 40 cts. a ya. PRINTED cotton 50 cts. a yd. PRINTED LINEN cotton 60 cts. a yd. Don't Miss This Opportunity Have Your Selection Earlier AT EASTERN BAZAAR 8 BISHOP STREET, Phone PENANG. P. O. Box 1396 316 •’SMILER.’ THE CLIMBER. 1 J z—A147 words
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Article131 1941-05-14 8 The Singapore Chamber oi Commerce Rubber Association 1537th Auction. 7th May, 1941. lbs. tons. Catalogued 2,328,042 1,039.30 Offered 2,151,401 960.45 Sold 1,606,712 717.28 London—Spot 14d. New York—Spot 2< 3/8 cts. PRICES REALISED RIBBED SMOKED SHEET cents per lb. Standard Quality 41 1/8 —41 1/4 Good Average Quality131 words
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Article454 1941-05-14 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 14th May, 1941 Issue Buyers Sellers 4/0 Ampat Till 3/0 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 7/0 7/3 £1 Austral Malay 33/6 35/0 5/0 Ayer Hitam 17/3 17/9 $1 Ayer Weng .75 .80 £1 Bangrin Tin 13 0 14/0454 words
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Article224 1941-05-14 8 issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.10 1.15 Alor Gajah .80 .85 Amal Malay 1.62* 1.67* Ayer Hitam .90 .95 Ayer Molek i. 05 1.10 Ayer Panas 1.02* 1.07* Bassett .40 .43 Batu Llntang 1.00 1.02 Bedford .85 .88 Benta 97* 1.02* Borelli 1.30 1.35 Broga .58* .61 Brunei United .55224 words
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Article332 1941-05-14 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A£l Austral N.Z. Ord. 22/0 23/0 $2 Alex Brick Ord 1.77* 1.82* $2 Alex Brick 7*% Pref. 2.10 2.15 $5 B. M. T. 7.50 7.75 £5 Chartered Bank £B* £S £1 Con T. S. Ord. 16/0 16/6 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Pref. 19/9 20/6 $5332 words
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Article103 1941-05-14 8 MINING Dividend Books Close Payable Kuchai 10% 2nd InU 14.5.41 20.5.41 Lm S ui 5% 2nd mt. 16.5.4* 20.5.41 Pahang Consol (Oral 10% L.T. 20.5.41 Rahman Hyd. 5% mt 15.5.41 24 541 Rangeng Tin Pref 6% ig.5.41 at Melbourne Rawang Cons 2/9 Int. 21.5.41 28.5.41 Renong103 words
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Article1463 1941-05-14 8 Market A Trifle Bewildered: New York Fluctuates Stanton Nelson Co., Limited Singapore, May 8 A week brimful! of sensational speech and action on the domestic as well as the political stage has left the Singapore market a trifle bewildered and out of breath. Mincing Lane has been1,463 words
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Article377 1941-05-14 8 Iron And Steel Output In 1940, total oi ores was produced by naUve Free China. The amount of na m made from the ores was estim a L On 100,200 tons. Of this, 34,000 Z nf S iron were produced in Szechwan u Plg the rest377 words
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Article21 1941-05-14 8 Statistics for the month of April Output 554 piculs Yardage 210.000 cubic yas Hours run 597 Hydraulicing 122 piculs21 words
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Article135 1941-05-14 8 Yesterday’s Close Previous. TIN: LONDON +270. 10- U "Spot” £270. 5. u 0 “Forward" £267. 15. 0 SINGAPORE ?135 50 “Spot” $135. 50 -q tons Business dorw 70 tons PENANG t 13 5.50 “Spot" $135.50 RUBBER: LONDON Dealin g “Spot” 14 l|Bd l e e Resumed “Forward” 14d.135 words
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Advertisement151 1941-05-14 8 BANKS Adv&ucet* gainst goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged I jyith u& I .1 i W« also offer (iodown spaces to let at low rentals. 7 I Further particulars will be supplied on application. BNDIAJN OVERSEAS BANK, LTD. t incorporated <n British India> Head Office151 words
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266 1941-05-14 9 London. QHOULD A.T.S. girls have mothers? The War Office evidently thinks they should not. For it refuses to grant any allowance for mothers and other dependents whom the girls leave when they join the army. The result is two-fold: First, the266 words
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Article230 1941-05-14 9 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1941, Postage Latest Time o£ Decjtiiiauon Letters Postcards Superscription Posting at Peneng per Odo ettoh Ordinary React. AIR MAILS SPECIAL ATTENTION IS INVITED TO TTTF REVISED TIMES OF CLOSING AIR MAILS, NOTICE The British Overseas Airways Service to the United Kingdom Vi* Cairo has been230 words
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Article228 1941-05-14 9 Opening Of New Trade Centre TAIAMOND merchants who escaped with “Scarlet Pimpernel” adventures from the occupied countries of Europe gathered at Audrey House, Elyplace, in London for the inauguration of one of the most exclusive clubs in the world—the London Diamond Club. It will be run228 words
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152 1941-05-14 9 Woman Wins George Medal London. A woman figures in a new list of civilians honoured for heroism in Civil defence. Miss Grace Rattenbury, a London member of the W.V.S. and organiser of the Invalid Children’s Aid Association, receives the George Medal. She152 words
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Article26 1941-05-14 9 All the 28 German air force war prisoners who escaped a week ago from an internment camp in northwest Ontario have been recaptured.26 words
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Miscellaneous247 1941-05-14 9 kowsky).! 1.30 Warning to Mariners. News. 1.45 Interval. ZHL, ZHPI ZHP2 5.00 p.m. Cantonese music.t 5.35 News in Cantonese. 5.50 Hokkien music.t 6.00 News in Hokkien. 6.15 Warning to Mariners. 6.20 The News. Relayed from London. 6.35 “Questions of the Hour. Relayed from London. 6.50 Childrens Programme. 7.15 Piano duets247 words
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1222 1941-05-14 10 FEARED ANOTHER PURGE AS IN 1934 Heavy Blow At Nazi Prestige Washington, May 13 Hess’ flight has aroused intense speculation in diplomatic circles here regarding the possibility of a split in the Nazi hierarchy. It is considered that, whatever the facts may be, it—Reuter. - 1,222 words
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Article224 1941-05-14 10 —Reuter. Fighting In South Shansi And Hupeh Chungking, May 13. What appears to be the biggest Japanese drive since the Hankow battle is now in full swing with large Japanese forces engaged in simultaneous offensives in South Shansi, North Honan, North Hupeh and Kwangtung, according to—Reuter. - 224 words
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Article66 1941-05-14 10 —Reuter. Rome, May 13 The German Major-General von Prittwitz Gaffron was killed during the recent fighting in North Africa. This is revealed in an announcement of the Official Italian Agency notifying the posthumous award of the gold medal for valour to General von Prittwitz. The—Reuter. - 66 words
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593 1941-05-14 10 NEW DEFENCE TO BE DEVELOPED FOR ENSURING SUPPLIES TO BRITAIN Washington, May 13 “America must choose now,” declared the Navy Secretary, Colonel Knox, addressing the American Society of Military Engineers on Monday night. “America has three courses. One is to face the—Reuter. - 593 words
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Article98 1941-05-14 10 —Reuter. TO FIGHT FOR COMMON CAUSE IN PACIFIC Sydney, May 13. “The Dutch are resolved and prepared to fight for the common cause in the Pacific should circumstances warrant it.’ said Dr. Van Kieffens, the Dutch Foreign Minister, who with the Colonial Minister, M. Welter, arrived’—Reuter. - 98 words
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Article41 1941-05-14 10 —Reuter. Rugby, May 13 Hitler has received Admiral Darlan, states the German News Agency. The interview took place in the presence of Herr von Ribbentrop, but no information as to the place of the meeting is given.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article70 1941-05-14 10 —Reuter. Enemy Aircraft Attack In Three Waves Malta, May 13. Considerable damage was done to civilian property when enemy aircraft attacked Malta in three waves last night. There were few civilian casualties. Four alarms were sounded today when aircraft were reported in the vicinity. Malta have had—Reuter. - 70 words
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292 1941-05-14 10 —Reuter. Only 20 Miles Between Columns London, May 13 Fewer than twenty miles now separated the two forces—lndians and South Africans— operating round the Amba Alagi position in Abyssinia. It is learned in London that the southern force has reached Maiceu and that—Reuter. - 292 words
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Article27 1941-05-14 10 .—Reuter. Vichy, ?«fay 13 The Turkish Grand National AssembK voted £13,560,060 of supplementary eredits for national defence on Monday, according to an Ankara dispatch.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 27 words
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267 1941-05-14 10 Vital Importance Of U.S. Participation In Organisation Pretoria, May 13 The Prime Minister, General Smuts, spoke of the “vital importance of the participation of the United States in world tion after the war” when he broadcast last night on a “vision othe future.”door through which the wo cape from chaos and sufferin£- ter, - 267 words
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Advertisement134 1941-05-14 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE due to arrive PRES. HAYES f May 16 5 PRES. TYLER May 23 PRES. GARFIELD May 28 PRES. TAYLOR (via Panama) June 5 PRES. MONROE J une 12 THOMPSON LYKES (via Panama) June 25 PRES. MADISON (via Panama) June 26 DOROTHY LUCKENBECH (via Panama) July 3134 words
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Article1004 1941-05-14 11 Still In Hospital But Well And In Good Spirits London, May 14. rJERR HESS is in bed in hos p ita l and save for tiredness comfortable and in good spi iri s, it is authoritatively stated in London. The Deputy Fueh rer has—Reuter. - 1,004 words
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Article106 1941-05-14 11 Taiping. An accident occurred at the 12th Mile Pondok Tanjong, Batu Kurau. about 11.30 a.m. on Monday, when a lorry ran into a ditch. It would appear that the driver of the lorry was taking a bend when he encountered an oncoming vehicle. The driver cut106 words
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Article123 1941-05-14 11 —Reuter. Hess’ Nurse Tells Of His Boyhood Cairo, May 14. “J REFUSE to believe that Rudy is insane: there is either a serious Nazi split or else he has formed a far-reaching plan»” declared Frau Paula, old nurse of Rudolf Hess, in an ex- elusive interview—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article122 1941-05-14 11 .—Reuter. Date Now Fixed For Last Saturday In May London, May 13. Hie date of the Football Cup Final replay has been changed from May 24 to May 31, the venue remaining at the Blackburn Rovers Ground. The alteration is due to the earlier date having.—Reuter. - 122 words
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Article154 1941-05-14 11 Programme For TlireeDay Meeting The Singapore Turf Club will hold a three-day meeting in July on Saturday, Wednesday and Saturdav, Julv 12, 16 and 19. Two runs are provided for each division of Classes 1 and 3 Horses and Class 1 Ponies. The distances and stakes are:154 words
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Article129 1941-05-14 11 —Reuter. One German Aircraft Destroyed London, May 13 German air activity over Britain on Monday night was on a very small scale, states an Air Ministry communique. A fewbombs were dropped at places in SouthWest England, East Anglia and elsewhere. Little damage was done and—Reuter. - 129 words
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Article345 1941-05-14 11 London, May 13. John Nixon. Reuter’s special correspondent with the Home Fleet). On board a Dutch submarine, May 13. An underwater League of Nations” is a certain submarine flotilla now -irving with the Allies. Besides British, J contains Dutch, French and Polish submarines all working in345 words
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463 1941-05-14 11 Following are the latest contributions to the Malaya Patriotic Fund, Penang. Donations received during the year ended 30th November, 1940 $161,736.83 Donations received since Ist December, 1940 and already acknowledged 21,831.29 Sales of Poster Stamps by Chartered Bank of India, Australia China 1.20463 words
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Article57 1941-05-14 11 London, May 13. Estates, of civilians killed by enemy action will henceforth not be liable to death duties on the normal rates. Relief will be granted on the same terms as those applying to members of the armed forces killed on active service. The Chancellor of the57 words
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651 1941-05-14 11 Winners 9 Strong Attaek Although playing a man short the Penang Municipal Recreation Club offered stout opposition to the Indians when they met in a First Division match yesterday on the Dato Kramat ground but were eventually beaten by the odd goal in five651 words
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Article171 1941-05-14 11 Wat Swee Beats Hock Jin In Third Set Play in the Penang Lawn Tennis Championships was continued on the Penang Sports Club Courts at Western Road yesterday when two matches in the men’s doubles and two in the men’s singles were completed. One of the singles wa171 words
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Article81 1941-05-14 11 Batu Gajah The marriage of Mr. Chin Kim Yoon, eldest son of Mr. Chin Peng Nam, Chinese Interpreter, Batu Gajah Courts, and Mrs. Chin Peng Nam, with Miss Khee Khuan Leng, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Khee Chee Leong of Batu Gajah, took place on81 words
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679 1941-05-14 12 WATCH TIN POCKET AND GROFMO Kapai A Good Outsider: Beau Mari Hard To Beat (By “TIC-TAC”) ONE OF THOSE WHO IMPRESSED MOST THIS MORNING IN A FINAL SHORT SPURT WAS DUVAL’S TIN POCKET AND SEEING THAT HE WON RECENTLY AT TAIPING AND HAS679 words
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Article1199 1941-05-14 12 ACCEPTANCES FOR TODAY Race 1: Horses Class 4 Div. 6—6 Furs—2.4s p.m. 1. 0 3 0 STAR LOCK 10y 8.13 “Mac Kongsi” Magill 2 3 0 4 RYE SEAMUS 6y 8.10 “Kongsi Minang” Van Breukelen 3' 0 0 PRUDE 5y 8.10 Mrs. A. E. M.1,199 words
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Article181 1941-05-14 12 Taiping Lose To Kuala Kangsar Kuala Kangsar. Good defensive work and an enterprising forward line enabled the Kuala Kangsar Police to defeat the VTaiping Police by the odd goal in five in a fast and interesting police inter-district match played on the town padang on Saturday. Taiping, however,181 words
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Article119 1941-05-14 12 Press vs. Penang Sports Club On the Western Road ground on Sunday, May 18, at 10.30 a m. Press; —M. Saravanamuttu, Lim Seng Kim, Khoo Boon Choo, Boey Seng Poh, M. Rajakariah, Ang Earn Hock, F. de Cruz, R. S. Gopal, Tom Smith, A. de Silva and A. de119 words
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Article96 1941-05-14 12 —Reuter Further <£4,500 Sent To London Shanghai, May 13 The Central British War Fund (which is distinct from the voluntary war contriiution fund) remitted on Monday £3.500 to the Lord Mayor’s Air Raid Distress Fund, and £l,OOO to King George’s fund for sailors. The total contributions since—Reuter - 96 words
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Article27 1941-05-14 12 ;.—Reuter. London, May 13. The Moscow Radio says half of the grain crop Ln un-occupied France has been destroyed owing to a late frost.—Reuter.;.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article185 1941-05-14 12 'THE RIDING BOY’ “Tir 1-enang EPSOM JEEF” MAN-ON-THE “EUREKA" “THE MAJOR* Race 1 1 R s-™™ j Cup Brownhm u Xe SeamWi Xe Sean,US R Ona een Race 2 Tin Pocket PrUde ßye Seamus I Pretty Quiet I T in Pocket* Bronze Golden Bronze Golden Bronze185 words
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Article27 1941-05-14 12 —Reuter. Berlin, May 13. The Soviet Ambassador to Berlin. M. Dekanosow, is returning to his post after spending 14 days in Moscow.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 27 words
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Article50 1941-05-14 12 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 TIN: Penan g $135.621 Business done ioo tons Singapore $135.624 RUBBER: Penang Spot 4ig c Singapore Spot 41 gc COPRA: Sundried $2.70 buyers Blaci Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $8.50 sellers Fair Seed $B.OO sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 $9.52 Rangoon Parboiled No. 2 $9.1050 words
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