The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 April 1939

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    17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS \n 15,711 ESTD. 1835. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, lf>3!>. i CENTS
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    ITALY INVADES ALBANIA
    737 1 ITALY INVADES AL BANIA Lightning Move Shatters I Europe s Easter Calm I FIGHTING LIKELY TO END invasion of Albania, which i> being strongly resisted, startled i aster calm yesterda; morning. Italian landings prere attempted at Yalona. Durano and San Giovanni j.m. and 6 a.m., Reuter reports. The landings were
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    Queen And Baby Cross Frontier
    40 1 Ithens, Apr. 7. QUL BRALDINE, I King who gave bit h I ago, is ivhave crossed the ntier into Greece. She and her baby are itated to have leit Albania for reasona of safety. Reuter
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    ANGLO-U.S. PACT ON PACIFIC ISLES
    60 1 Washington. Apr. 7. A 50- YEAR Anglo-American agreement for joint occupation and administration of the Pacific islands of Canton and Enderbury for use as trans-oceanic air stations has been .signed. It provides that an American company or companies may construct an airport on Canton Island
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    Wilhelmstrasse Unreservedly Backs Rome
    215 1 W ilhelmstrasse Unreservedly Backs Rome 'Italy Safeguarding Vital Interests' HPHE newsagency Deutsche Dienst, which generally la regarded as reflecting the views of the Wilhelmstrasse. says it is no concern of Great Britain what steps Italy takes m the Adriatic within her treaty obligations for maintaining law and order and safeguarding
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    BERLIN-TOKIO AIR SERVICE PLAN
    111 1 Lufthansa Director In Test Flight Berlin, Apr. 7. LJERR OLABENZ. director oi Luit- hansa, will fly to Tokio during the second half of April. This will not be a record flight but will be made In order to prepare the ground for a Berlin-Tokio air service
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    BRITAIN SENDING FOOD TO SPAIN
    90 1 London. Apr. 7. ■TPHE British Government has decided to send consignments of food to Madrid as a free gift to the Nationalist Government for distribution among the needy In the city. The nrst consignment of 500 tons will be landed In Spain on Apr. 20
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    Italy Wanted Albania During Great War
    156 1 CLAIM MADE IN 1917. FROM the 15th century, Albania formed part <>t the Ottoman Empire. In 191 1. she became a kingdom under Prince William of NVied m a result of the When the Great War broke out, Prince William left the country. The
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    GERMAN OFFER TO POLAND
    86 1 Berlin. Apr 7 f EKMANY has ottered to guarantee Poland's "complete independence and territorial integrity" lor half 11 generation, according to Voelkischer Beobaohter. In return, it is stated, Germany has asked for the return ot "small compact area which is inhabited exclusively by Germans' and a
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    LONDON AND PARIS IN CLOSE TOUCH
    151 1 LONDON AND PARIS IN CLOSE TOUCH London, Apr. "7. NEWS 01 the Italian armed intervention m Albania did not take British quarters entirely by surnris* 1 states Reuter. Lord Halifax was at the ForeignOffice today receiving reports as they arrived, and the French and British Governments are m close consultation
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    STOP PRESS
    256 1 Jielifiad**. Apr. 7 rhrec hundred and seven tv Italian irimhipi are i.rl the Albanian coast, according i«« an Albanian radio broadcast. \ccord iti» to the same source, IHunUBO has been shelled tour times and San Giovanni di Medua completely destroyed. The Italian expedition ary lorce is estimated to
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    NEW WANG CHING-WEI SENSATION
    124 2 NEW WANG CHING-WEI SENSATION 'Pact' With The Japanese To Smash Chiang ACCELERATING PEACE Chungking, Apr. 6. A PROFOUND nsation was caused here today by publication of the details ol an alleged secret agreement between Mr. Wanj Ching-wei and Baron Hiranuma, the Japanese Premier, <>i which the main points are: Firstly,
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    MADAME CHIANG CABLES WANG
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    Japanese Clash With Soviet Troops
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    "High Treason By A Renegade"
    69 2 Chungking, Apr. X I lewspa] X ing Pao tnns Wang Chi] rising his pact r as high a son. The journal says who threatens the very exist* i Chinese state. Pao refutes Wang's arguments for peace, asking where is the basis for peace Prince Konuye's
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    British Envoys' Shanghai Talks
    97 2 l the vs between Sir Re Brit to Tokio and Sir Arch! k Kerr, British Ambasss which ar< beinj I i here, 1 are be' on B Far I by Britain will tall s n Sir Robert has tnal policy ns pent Bi one by irchiba]
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    China In New Anti- Aggression Line-up.
    104 2 China In New Anti- Aggression Line-up. .London. \pr. jyjH Chamberlain wiiJ be a^ktd by nur Henderson m the Co?: i Apr. 29 whether the Government will bear In mind the -iity of including China and otn n co; m any on of Go\ its fO] irpose 01 resisting aggression. i
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    British Protest Over Spratleys Urged
    251 2 SEIZURE l OM FRANCE London, Apr. 6, ASKED m the Commons today Mr. Mander (Lab.. Wolverhampton) to state tin- position m regard to Japan's occupation of the Spratlej Is, near French Indo-China, the Under Foreign Secretary, Mr, 1.. A. Butler, said the Spratleys were i
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    Adventures Of French Liner
    42 2 i [aritlmes linei •Joff;. k and i un K contain:: m lettei m Sinj night from H was lowered, but th« junk not be seen. T: Hoi night, it i> stated. I Earliei st,., j ,> t; g 4 .*>
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    Commons Query On Railway
    134 2 London, Apr. 6". Comm. a Marsden Govt.. Chertsey) d In the Commons today whether the Government was aware the Shang-hai-Nanking Railway no- In complete working orcicr and carrying a full load of passengers daily and what steps the Government had taken to payment ol interest d
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    Stronger U.S. Foreign Policy Advocated
    63 2 (Continued from I) lal Ind paredm dinner, m *.o:. He d' "Ann i to ensun United S He said md Dondcd to War Department's n i operation Immediate M inich Agi .t was i He explained how Importer! had built up stocks of vital material*
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    Swiss Raise Money For Army, Workless
    30 2 Berr»< Apr tl. A federal decree providing for i about 32 mca to onal d .aid fig doyment was aci spring Parliament tori.iv Reuter
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    Wedding At Cathedral
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    "Apa Macham" At Pavilion
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    STOP PRESS
    68 2 hit ie aMii: siblc development In responsible j i tt^rl fh.it dv da i Xuie .1 BRH \fN I I rEM D In I deal uith tl should tended v- ir. Poland. the Itum.ini.ui .iKo ti.tu ailentte pro))lcni existinc In rhe i?i lUah <•♦< ci >■■" i time
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    CANTON HOLED IN COLLISION
    118 3 Pictures on this page were taken by Mr. F. T. Farrell, a passenger m Canton, who is passing through Singapore m the P.&O. liner Chitral I t- holes In i nr.ti the ifl Hone Kong i.-w week On» ..f the v>«Mtnt is se< the pjctu i
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    SINGAPORE DOUBLES CHAMPIONS BEATEN IN PENANG
    549 4 Malayan Badminton Champi onships ENG HEE PASSES THROUGH OPENING ROUND (From Our 0w» Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 7. TIIK i»ut>tandini; match m the first round of the Malayan badminton championships today at Penang Free School Hall, irhkh was packed to the doors, was the match
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    MALACCA GOLF
    66 4 (From 011 l Own Correspondent. i i\cca. Apr. 5. Mr. Buughum and C. V. Brandon the March mixed loursomes comion at the Malacca Ooh Club. returna Mrs. Ba md C V Brandon 4\ 8 1 :\2 l t T <ibti. and H. P Clai 15 -11 S3 md
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    AMICABLE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
    106 4 a friendly table tennis matcho l 5 singles will bo played between the A A. A and Ngo Sng Le Chin Sia In the Association's premises toinorr m at l.'M) p.m. The A.A.A. side will be A inendly table tennis match of Chan Poh Ylng. Lee Poh
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    CHIATE SING A.U.
    103 4 Hie iullouiiiK will represent the Chiaie Bing Athletic Union m a friendly tabletennis match, consisting of five men's singles, against the Straits Times Press Sports Club, on today at the S.T.P.S.C.'s premises at 3 p.m. Tan Hwa Meng, Tan Peng Swee fcapt. Charlie Kang. Teo Kirn Leng,
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    S.C.F.A. Lose In Hong Kong
    34 4 According to advice received from Hong Kong the S.C.F.A. soccer team lost the first two games played there. They lost 3-0 to South China and 3-1 to Hong Kong.
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    STATE CRICKET AT PENANG Wet Wicket Likely Today
    174 4 STATE CRICKET AT PENANG Wet Wicket Likely Today (From Our Own Correspondent > Penang, Apr. 7. VyiTH showers In the morning and evening the Esplanade wicket Is Ukely to be .soft tomorrow for the in-ter-state cricket match between Penana; and Perak. The start oi play might be delayed. This will
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    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB
    195 4 The following is the draw for the Keppel women's championship Ist round to be played on Apr. 12 n m 3. to Mrs. P J. Crawley vs. Mrs. RE Earle. 3.15 Miss M. Brown vs. Mrs. A. B. Menzies. 3.20 Mrs. E. Hhcham vs. Mrs. O. E.
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    CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL AT R.S.G.C.
    70 4 RESULTS of championship medal play at the Royal Singapore Golf Club yesterday were: A. DIVISION J. A. Birse 75— 7-68 H. B. Sym 73— 3=70 C. H. Kent 77— 7~70 A. E. Thompson 80— 10-- 70 B. DIVISION C. J. Clackett 86—18=68 F. G. Mlms 88—18=68
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    Home Soccer Results And League Tables Up-To-Date
    1306 4 J3KSULTS o« yesterday's Home s< fixtures, with League tables up-to-date, m fiksi DIVISION Bin- AiMiial 0. Brentford 5, Preston N.E l. Charlton Chelsea 0. Qrtmsbf T Huddersfkiu 3. erpool i Btrmlnghani o. Manchetei U 0. Leeds 0. Portsmouth Derby 3. 1( I, Everton
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    THREE MATCHES EACH IN INTER-COLONY BOWLS
    271 4 Penang Win Both Doubles With Singapore Yesterday (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 7. ROLLING the first wood Mrs. Douglas, wife of Mr. T. W. Douglas, declared open the new bowls green of the Penang Sports Club at Western Road today, when the Inter-Colony
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    DERBY CALLOVER
    34 4 The latest callover for the Derby is: 15 2 Foxbrough taken and offered. 9—l Blue Peter. 100 8 Fox Cub, Casanota. Fairstone. Heliopolis and Rogerstone Castle 100 6 Admiral's Walk and Meadov
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    S.A.F.A. LEAGUE TABLES Malays Still Lead First Division
    449 4 S.A.F.A. LEAGUE TABLES Malays Still Lead First Division S.A.F A, League tables up to date are: Teams P. W. L. D. F. A Pts Malays 5 4 1 0 21 5 8 Loyals 5 3 116 3 7 RAF. 5 3 2 0 16 9 6 RE 3 2 0
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    Selections For Today's Races
    297 4 CBLEI iiuns iir ore!.-, oi mnnini below. There jesteriUj Straits Times Race I. BO6EOLEI Race 2. low pen Race :t METRO. M Race I. JACKIE VIA* Race PHAR PAR, Race. 8. MISS nmV Race 7. PHARIOI Pat w lr M Raet 8 LOVER'S ID rree Press
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    MALAYAN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
    165 4 •TTiK follow!] i dr .-i aning tim< qualiiyin^; r«>ur<i champ: .it Bukit Timah I a m p DO 8.:,0 2.00 H. L Sattfi :<5 Lvi).. D 8 David Hovil 8 40 2.10 R. N. M Cramsie 8.45 2.15 J. Reid Hid Batem 8.50 2.20 C. W. Wat
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