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Title Section21 1941-02-24 1 '»Te S^SAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16/ MO ESTD. 18.13. MONDAY, IKBKIAItY 24, 1941. 5 CENTS21 words
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286 1941-02-24 1 WAR MOVES BY INDO-CHINA ALLEGED Fresh Japanese Outburst Against Decoux GOVERNOR -GENERAL SAID PREPARING tOR ANY EMERGENCY •tit "warlike preparation^ on the part !ndo-(hina Wtt made m a Hanoi despatch Japanese Mm ugtmcy, Domei. reports I Tukio. dtes orders alleged to have been ntor-Genenl, Vice-Admiral Decoux. m the province ofReuter - 286 words
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66 1941-02-24 1 I eb. v..i! uoka. r thai he as for the British Anthony I by the l Gen. Ott. jji was ndinf of r asing propai weak- I ihe Uniuxi ...iuentiai Tokio *»ar" to the .mese Poreicn ..^'s Press inbe ncwB--p M: :-:r watReuter - 66 words
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Article19 1941-02-24 1 ViMrtd, Feb. 22. -v Cabinet Franco and lsited Mus-->?Pciai RMntkn c»f o>ne to birth at ReuterReuter - 19 words
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Article16 1941-02-24 1 Uvmr Wb ports v of Gen. rattled to to Spanish ihe f denied br the ReuterReuter - 16 words
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69 1941-02-24 1 MUSSOLINI has allocated 15.000.000 lira HI for the construction of 360 dwellings for accommodation of people of Naples bombed out of their homes by the British, says a Rome dispatch to the official German news **ls£e a.r raid shelters are to be bttttt *fReuter - 69 words
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Article57 1941-02-24 1 Tokio, Feb. 23. npHE Burma road is claimed to be -completely cut off" m a communique issued by the Press section or i the South China Seas fleet. At the poini where the road crosses; the upper Mekong, bridges are said to I have beenReuter - 57 words
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Article, Illustration158 1941-02-24 1 Premature Lyons Radio Report London, Feb. 13. rX-KING ALFONSO, contrary to the Lyons radio report, is not dead. He received Extreme Unction following another heart attack just before 7 p.m. last night, according to a Rome telegram, and was stated to be sinking. The members ofReuter - 158 words
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51 1941-02-24 1 Vichy, Feb. 23. SIX Frenchmen who "tried to join a foreign army" without the permission of the French Government have each been sentenced at Meklne to live years' hard labour and deprivation of civil rights. Two others were acquitted on .similar charges. iReuter - 51 words
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Article60 1941-02-24 1 London, Feb. '23. ADM. DARLAN, Vichy Foreign Minister, will make anotner trip to Paris to-morrow, according to a Vichy report given by the Swiss radio. The announcer stated that Adm. Darlan was going there "m order to remain m continual close contact with FrenchReuter - 60 words
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94 1941-02-24 1 Germany Faces Shortage Of Essential Foods New York, Feb. 23. HTHE conclusion has been reached that Germany is facing the prospect of a serious shortage of essential foods. A report which is primarily meant for the information of White House and defence officials lists prospective shortages of meats, fats, vitaminsReuter - 94 words
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Article49 1941-02-24 1 London, Feb. 23. TIE enemy naval base at Brest, m occupied France, was attacked last night by a small force of R.A.F. bombers. No British aircraft was lost during this operation, announces an Air Ministry communique, but one Coastal Command plane is missing from a daylight patrol yesterday. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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179 1941-02-24 1 London, Feb. 23. BRITAIN'S growing air strength was stressed by Lord Boaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, broadcasting to Canada to-day. Lord Beaverbrook stated: "The strength of our reserves no longer occupies our attention. We give ur thoughts rather to newReuter - 179 words
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210 1941-02-24 1 Ijotuion, Feb. 23. DRITISH submarines operating m the Mediterranean against Italy's communications with her overseas armies have^ scored a notable number of successes against enemy supply ships and transports. An Admiralty communique announcing this states that the submarine Upholder has sunk two enemy supplyReuter - 210 words
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481 1941-02-24 1 Fresh Gains In Abyssinia Somaliland »«ro. Feb. 23. A COMBINED force of British and Abyssinian patriot troops havt occupied Shogalf. on the Blue Nile m Abyssinia. Announcing this to-day's British communique says that an enem> counter-attack was repulsed, leaving over 150 dead on the field of batt;» while the BritishReuter - 481 words
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280 1941-02-24 1 London, Feb. 23. *|HHE standard of conduct exhibited by the enemy m warfare m the Mediterranean area, states the Admiralty to-day, hiis undergone a marked change since it became necessary for the Germans to render assistance to Italy. On two occasions recently the hospital shipReuter - 280 words
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85 1941-02-24 1 JLondon, Feb. IZ. A ."JTRONG force of German fighter- bombers invaded the skies over the Straus of Dover tills afternoon following yesterday's patrol activities and smallscale daylight raids on south-east England Spitfires and anti-aircraft guns along the Channel coast went into action and several85 words
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35 1941-02-24 1 Vichy. Fe!>. 23. MARSHAL PETAIN has Bent 13,000 pesetas through his ambassador m Spain to the Spanish Foreign Minister. Senor Suncr, lor victims of the storm at Santander.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Advertisement77 1941-02-24 1 W E IMPORT NTCQ A PLAIN SLEEK SMART N O CITIES r O R IMPORTANT DATES 5 VISIT C HOT*R WALL S RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT D INNER DANCE informal) 8 p.m. to midnight Ti 5, THE ASTOR DUO KRKi Non-Diners $1-00 SUN| >AY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT MOST POPULAR77 words
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Advertisement78 1941-02-24 1 LINENS [CREASE-RESISTING WASHABLE BACKED BY TOOTAL GUARANTEE INCOMPARABLE shades:.: Stockist: CHOTIRMALL V S SEA VIEW H HOTEL BALL-BOOM PKRKKCTLY MRCONDITiONED BT SEARRKK/) TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER NO ADMISSION I'IIAKi.I SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. APELPHI GRILL vvntther you require ugnt refreshments or an elaborate meal th# AOELPHI78 words
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Article215 1941-02-24 2 I YESTERDAY was a busy day for Ihe ambulance. Among the cases I three of assault, two of stabbing and two i motor accidents. A Chinese boy was reported to have b en stabbed m Kandan_> Kerbau district Hs hai an incised wound on215 words
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28 1941-02-24 2 Harbin, Feb. 23. T^HE British Government has again advised Britons throughout Manchukuo to evacuate or else remain at their own risk. Reuter.28 words
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132 1941-02-24 2 THE China Insurance Company (Singapore branch) beat the Pava Lcbar Epwcrth League m a friendly table-tennis match ot five singles at I the latter's premises, Tampenis Road. by three games to two on Saturday. Results (China Insurance first >: Lien Chen Pans lost to132 words
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Advertisement354 1941-02-24 2 POSITIVELY LAST 2 PERFORMANCES positively TC-DAY 6.15 mi i■ bl nnum a last performance 9.15 P.M, /%teHi/%fiw!Bß/^ TO-DAY AT 3.15 The Successful West End Sta^e play ALHAitflßlrfA W-~ §m Vm- f e fado*M™ ALL YOU HOPED IT VOULD BE MAUl'iiif V^ CikS AND MOREI i r > i4^^^n^fill!i2l^^ ALI IN354 words
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Advertisement154 1941-02-24 2 A. STROK Presents HILARY riAPiER Brilliant English dancer m 2 Recitals only At the Piano by Kind Consent Mrne M. Bonenfant Booking at Littles Prices $3, 2 1. KXCLI SIVF OF ENTERTAINMENT TAX i VICTORIA THEATRE I i Feb 26 27 at 9.30 p.m. See a Grand Laugh Show Support154 words
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Advertisement197 1941-02-24 2 A Rollicking good feN, M.G-M. Funfcst! s^^ CAPITOL |^H\ 3.15 6.15 3.15 TO-DAY pJBBBBii^V Here he is IVw Frank Morgan l\\\^ as a Harried Hen-pecked Husband Kjfn* who unexpectedly j i I /J returns f:om v\_^^^^ g u(mX m Watery (or rather g^kSki ff^^ Whisky -&-V/atery iwll^ graved to find197 words
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295 1941-02-24 3 firitish Circles Expect laxly Berlin Move To liQUidate Greek Problem A .a. GUNS IN SOFIA NAZI SIGNPOSTS ON ROADS Sofia, Feb. 23. Ufp.AKH iwaiPßf events with outward calm, the appearance of anti-aircraft guns on the ro f thi National Bank is significant of the295 words
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269 1941-02-24 3 Gen. De Gaulle Warns Vichy On Indo-China London, Feb. 23. 'T'HE temporary disaster to France should m no way justify any encroachment whatever that might be made by any foreign powers upon the integrity of the Empire's territory or upon the rights jof France m any part of the world,Reuter - 269 words
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Article167 1941-02-24 3 London, Feb. 23. rPHERE was very little German actl- vity m the air over Britain during the night. Some bombs were dropped but casualties were few, although they include a small number of pc plo killed, reports an Air Ministry communique. At dusk yesterday oneReuter - 167 words
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94 1941-02-24 3 a pptj London, Feb. 23. p^ CjERMAN request for demobilization of almost the whole of the Hungarian army except some motorized units is reported to have been made to Gen. Bartha, Hungarian Com-mander-in-Chief, during his recent visit to the Reich, according to an IstanbulReuter - 94 words
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Article75 1941-02-24 3 RED ARMY CHIEFS MEN DECORATED Moscow, Feb. 23. rxECORATIONS and medals have t^been given 1,883 commanders and men of the Red Army by the Soviet Parliament on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the Red Army's formation. These awards are given it is announced, for the successful execution ofReuter - 75 words
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Article68 1941-02-24 3 London, Feb. 23 rE butter ration m Britain will be doublPd as from the week beginning Mar. 10, according to a Ministry of Pood announcement. The new ration will be 4 oa. per perron weekly. A corresponding increase In the amount or butter allowed toReuter - 68 words
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Article32 1941-02-24 3 Irtish Women Are Leaving Sofia m Kerne. Feb. tt W leaving the I to-mom^r. This I i m a ?o«a teleI to the gnml I nnd »yi vhat apital has been ReuterReuter - 32 words
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106 1941-02-24 3 U.S. Said Building "Remarkable Fighting Ships" Vichy. VtU. 23. COME remarkable fighting ships* Kj which although only some 70 feet long carry six torped > tubes, six depth charge throwers, two anti-aircraft guns and smokescreen device are being built m America, according to the newspaper A-B.C. quoted m ;i MadridReuter - 106 words
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Article139 1941-02-24 3 "ALLIANCES SACRED" London, Feb. 23. /COMMENT on the situation m the Balkans was made last night the Ankara radio. The Turkish commentator said that Turiiey was following the developments with the greatest interest and care. Turkey and Bulgaria were endeavourto <:1 a barrier against aggression and theReuter - 139 words
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Article61 1941-02-24 3 Moscow. Feb. 23 RUSSIA had nothing to do with the recent signing of the Turko-Bulgarian agreement. The official Tass agency, commenting on a report, published by a Swiss newspaper that the pact was concluded with the active assistance of the Soviet, says it is authorized toReuter - 61 words
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61 1941-02-24 3 New York, Feb. 23NEITHER the State Department m Washington nor Canadian naval headquariers m Ottawa have any information whatever concerning the German el vim to have sunk a British steamer named Canadian Cruiser The Germans also claim that the Canadian Cruiser was flying the un.tedReuter - 61 words
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240 1941-02-24 3 U.S. Vice-P resident On America's Only Hope For Peace A lowa, Feb. 23. i peace is to "nd from being Let tho.^o nces of war Mr. Henry first address of the United that a complete Mazi .ma BB l llHi UmHcs will be l 4 MuUingV m v" n dlatdj240 words
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274 1941-02-24 3 London. Feb. 23. THE Greeks have launched successful attacks on the northern and central frons, cables Reuter's special correspondent on the Albanian frontier. These follow a period of silence while preparations were being made. On the northern front a thrust was made beyondReuter - 274 words
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100 1941-02-24 3 Berlin, Feb. 23. GREAT economy m non-military public expenditure must be exercised m Germany this year, according to the official German news agency. Increased expenditure allowed m the 1944? budget and permission for new outlays under this year's budget will only be authorized if theReuter - 100 words
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Article366 1941-02-24 3 Tb« Empire must be "all ia": "Oir lecond best will not win this war.*' These were keynotes of a speech broadcast by Mr. R. G, Menzies, Australian I'rime Minister, from London last nifht Mr. Menzies proceeded: "The British Empire and the United States are m the vital matter366 words
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Article199 1941-02-24 3 SHARP REPLY GIVEN TO ITALIAN LIES Athens, Feb. 23. A SHARP reply to Italian wireless allegations that British help to Greece is insufficient was made by the newspaper Estia yesterday. Greece, says the newspaper, did not undertake the struggle against an aggressor to ask forReuter - 199 words
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Article76 1941-02-24 3 London, Feb. 23. IMTALTA is the hub of the Central Mediterranean area described as dangerous to shipping m yesterday's Admiralty communique. The areas enclosing the wate** now perilous to shipping extend south lrom the heel of Italy to a point of Cyrenaica, then eastwards76 words
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Article49 1941-02-24 3 Berlin, Feb. 23. GEN. Weygand, Vichy delegategeneral m French North Africa, has left for another tour of inspect which will take him to S2veral towns m Morocro and "ultimately to Dakar accord n% to a Virhy report to the official German news agency.- ReuterReuter - 49 words
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149 1941-02-24 3 Check To Hopes Of HinduMoslem Unity New Delhi, Feb. 23. LJOPES of Hindu-Moslem unity m seeking a solution of India's political problems received a check yesterday when the Working Committee of the Moslem League passed a resolution reiterating the previous demands for Moslem independent rule. The resolution was viewed "withReuter - 149 words
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Advertisement117 1941-02-24 3 THAT COLD Cure it with Cinnamon Quinine 50cts. MIXTI.'KE 75cts. At MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3. BATTERY ROAD CATHAY 1 *AR* El U£^«iiWl 'PHONE *400 o^.uxu^., $g3|!^ OPENING -Chan', b.*» |r#W*s| V^ X M i V fr.end a victim I fcuft HP f\ l\ V "^^^^■SSteM^B^ fete ''*^U^^m>*S^w&^3m .^^^^ggl »>■■■■ 15117 words
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673 1941-02-24 4 The Singapore Free Press MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1941. A Malayan View T'HE Malayan public wUI have welcomed Dr. Victor Purcell'.s broadcast last night for it is not often that authoritative local speakers can be found to talk about the questions which everyone is discussing-. Too often we have to rely673 words
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Article1140 1941-02-24 4 rTHE daughter of the famous American war > x Richard Harding Davis, describes here of which this is the first, France's disaster r family were victims. Hope Harding Davis, a New York debut r.. Frenchman m 1933 and thereafter divided and a country home1,140 words
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Article, Illustration389 1941-02-24 4 John Cashel - John Cashel By London. TTHE worst enemy the Royal Air Force has to face next to the Luftwaffe— is ice. All the year round, that foe is lurking somewhere m the atmosphere, but winter makes it an urgent problem. It has to be reckoned with389 words
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Advertisement405 1941-02-24 4 i »3f%^ wBL t S -.fl BBSS 1..181w\l I AND ITS COT <C^i 1 BODY TOO bbbbbbVVlQßb^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Bßßbbbbj^H bbbbbbl J 1 bb^^^ s* >^ Jr T?i iFKi:HiIIT MIKVIIK TO SAN FKAaISCO AM) LOS ANGELBB, NEWI YORK ASD nOSTOX VIA MANILA, HONG KONG AND PANAMA CANAL SaH Spore Arriv. S.F Arriv. N.Y.405 words
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Advertisement153 1941-02-24 4 Piles Quickly Heal YOURS WILL DISAPPEAB What wouJd you not give to be really cured of those torturing, awkward pilea 1 To find them surely growing less and leu until they healed and disappeared never to torment you again I A physician's startling discovery brings this comfort within reach of153 words
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Article, Illustration2263 1941-02-24 5 Free Press Feature By MARY HEATHCOTT tching the exhibi- j<ket football I think one can without hurting lings that there cold calculated t the grame. s standpoint one r and say that it Bf tiresome rules Ntnct'.y be correct. irday was played c2,263 words
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Advertisement100 1941-02-24 5 PficrrzcT ybo>K sour Restored, iands Made Young j n 24 Hours ry to suffer from od, weak memory •ipure blood, sick- i poor sleep, because r has discovered a i these troubles. :n pleasant, easy-to-s absolutely harmless. and Is vigour to thou- the glajvls and r h blood and enhours100 words
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Advertisement127 1941-02-24 5 A [THIS COLD) I BETTER j ffl^ 1 SEEMS 70 BE I LOOSEN 17 M JS^^JSEJTLINGON UP WITH r=» j^^T} MY CHEST SLOAN'S L WL Don't Neglect that tightness which warns you of a chest conHi gestion. Get busy and apply Sloan's Liniment to the throat, chest ■B a nd127 words
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1033 1941-02-24 6 Control Of Bizerta Is Basis Of Hitler's Pressure On Vichy THE strategical basis of the present Nazi pressure on Vichy undoubtedly arises out of the disasters that have befallen Italy m the north African battlefields. In some way or other, Hitler must try to stop the Italian failure before it1,033 words
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Article72 1941-02-24 6 London, Feb. 22. f\ESTROYERS recently transferred from the United States are taking their part m convoy duty, it is stated. It is not doubted that the German submarine campaign will soon be intensified but neither it is doubted that the magnificent efforts of Britain's menBritish Wireless - 72 words
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239 1941-02-24 6 Planes Collide In Mid-Air During Training LEADING Aircraftman Robert Stratford, 21, of Glenelg, South Australia, was killed, and a Royal Air Force officer was injured when two single-engined advanced training aircraft collided during instrument flying exercises near Werribee on Feb. 11. Two other members of the crews landed by parachutes239 words
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174 1941-02-24 6 Sydney Director Sues Scotland Yard Detectives LJ V.MAN Richard Diamond of Sydney, Australian company director, denied m a British court that he had largely brought his present trouble on himself. Diamond is suing three Scotland Yard officers for alleged wrongful imprisonment after his arrival m England from Australia. He alleges174 words
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359 1941-02-24 6 A USTRALIAN troops who have rk been light-heartedly paying sums like 1,000 lire for a chicken and 250 lire for a dozen eggs to wayside farmers while they were marching through Libya are now regretting their incautious spending. They have discovered that the lire,359 words
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Article, Illustration19 1941-02-24 6 Queen Elizabeth chats with East Enders during a visit to an area recently raided.19 words
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442 1941-02-24 6 U.S. Policy Towards Singapore And Japan 's Reaction "IMMEDIATE prospects of war or peace m the Pacific depend upon the view formed by Japan about America's policy towards Singapore," says the Tokio correspondent of The Times. "The Japanese Secret Service must know that America will not allow Japan to take442 words
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238 1941-02-24 6 Nazis Now Not So Sure About Invasion Bid tV'TCH and P.,. ljrian U river port, H?£j* mans are equipping an invasion oi Brit ts f now be-n i- hv ld n h a m an effort to k p \u* secret. p neir PU* Traveller? fr a Belgian corr, report238 words
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109 1941-02-24 6 ITALIANS m E: jyainii is Somaliland 1 I cut off from I that there is not ity of obtaining a Italy or from Oei This realizati s uri appalling effect en an I m rale; and It that the rout carries109 words
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Advertisement107 1941-02-24 6 DO YOU WANT TO HELP THE BRITISH WAR EFFORT? The SIMPLEST and SPEEDIEST way YOU can help WIN THE WAR is to fcve regular DONATIONS to THE WAR FUND during the Current Ye Can You Afford $1 per month Can You Afford $10 per month? Can You Afford $100 per107 words
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1235 1941-02-24 7 No Question Of A British Or U.S. Attack On Japan, Says Dr. Purcell "OUR PLANS ARE READY" i IV\\ is playing for lime to decide what exactly suits <H >k. or rather what the predominant political forces nay MM her1,235 words
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274 1941-02-24 7 HPHE world may soon see more of I Malaya's war-preparedness if negotiations by R.K.O. Radio Pictures (Malaya) Inc. to get the March of Time film unit, now m Australia, over to Singapore, are successful. The unit is to visit India shortly to make films274 words
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Article, Illustration37 1941-02-24 7 The Singapore Volunteer Field Ambulance is now undergoing: two months' continuous training during embodiment. Picture above shows one. of the many practice periods for bandage, »»>lmt and .stretcher work over all types of ground.37 words
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Article, Illustration486 1941-02-24 7 Singapore Volunteer Field Ambulance H ard At Work PHYSICAL FITNESS VITAL nrtiE Singapore Volunteer Field Ambulance, a unit of mixed nationalities which include Europeans, Eurasians, Chinese. Indians and Malays, is now stationed during the embodiment period at a regular army hospital, where it is hard at .work. Stretcher-bearers of other486 words
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Article38 1941-02-24 7 TO levy a tax on incomes tor war 1 purposes, the F.M S. Government has gazetted the War Taxation Enactment, 1941. The enactment is on the lines of the Colon y ordinance. m38 words
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Article24 1941-02-24 7 A MEETING of the Johore Council of State will be held at the Dewan Johore Bahru, on Mar. 25 at 10.30 a.rr..24 words
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290 1941-02-24 7 Special Committee Formed To Consider Suggestion CVACLLE camps for their own section of the community may be erected, with Government's permission by the Cantonese m Singapore. A special committee ha'< beei formed to give urgent consideration to this matter and an early decision is290 words
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94 1941-02-24 7 At The Cinemas "CONVOY" SHOULD NOT BE MISSED CONVOY/ g Studios brmm *53*22 so magniflcemly photographed that i, hard 2VS al l StOTy UnfoldMj '«> whit Jf* v BUt the theme lh bav>d ou uhat the Royal Navy hi doing now. hi th. ££?f war> &nd how v m^c. s94 words
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Article87 1941-02-24 7 PDLIi house greeted the 20th Cenlurj I production, 'The Mark of Zorro wh^ rhown at -h- Cathuy at midi'ii-h! Saturday. Boastinp a fine i aded by Tyron. Power. lanoa Darnell and Basil Rathbone the picture bids fa.r to he even morr populai than the silent version, m87 words
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112 1941-02-24 7 pAN a Husband, after 20 henpecked yeai*. assert himself and dominate his hooif 1 That Is the question that Is answered m uproarious fashion m "The Ghost Comet Home," which opened at the Capitol esterclay. Prank Morn:-" is ideally cast as the husband who,112 words
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Article76 1941-02-24 7 WITH pk-nty of comedy, lilting .song.s ane original and snapov djuu-r lequeix ■To) Many Oirls." th<- R.K.O. film »i hi.d a midnight Kmotaf at th»- Al)iajnbr& on Saturday, is thoroughly entertain: Tno comedy romes m loads m thr niitu of three footballer-bodypuards whot^e dill to watch over76 words
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39 1941-02-24 7 THE Chinese lilm version of "Snow Whit* and the Seven Dwarfs." screened at th* Capitol at midnirht on Saturday, is an enter taiMnp: produrtion. It was again shown to appreciative audiences yesterday morning.39 words
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48 1941-02-24 7 /■COMPULSORY insurance oi t ;*>ds v* against war risks is being intrortu< ed Into JohnnA bill, drawn up on the lines of th< Colony and FM 8. legislations, has be<n published, and will be m trod uinto the Council of Stato shortly48 words
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Advertisement394 1941-02-24 8 P.&O. and BRITISH INDIA LINES (INCORPORATED IN CNOLAND) P. «c O. S. N. CO S SAILINGS. The best possible services are being maintained by The P. 0. S. N. Coy. from the Straits to their usual ports of call m China, India, Ceylon and the United Kingdom. Passengers are requested394 words
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Advertisement311 1941-02-24 8 BURNS PHILP LINE llncorporatea m Australia) FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA. DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Monthly »atlio*s hy MARKLLA n.375 tons) and m.* MKRKHR (6.00 ft tons* Both vesseLs are Htied with Cabtn-de-mxe *in*le and double berth cabins twimmin* oaths. lojcartoos public- rouuas Stn«iv- Ret«m. Ist ei»«s SlnraDore/Brisbane311 words
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Advertisement771 1941-02-24 8 Broadcasting TO-DAY EMPIRE STATION SINGAPORE JES?~~- (ZHL, ZIIPI ZHP3I Mr IM| metric 10 ajn. Malay Drama- 10.30 a.m. Lagu Ex- i ""'Jf JT*^ JJJJf 1 tratv; 11 a.m. Indian Musict; 11.45 ajn. Hot- j «-W p.m. g kien Musict 12.15 p.m. Chinese Programme 53 m<;r m c 4 Summary. Teochew771 words
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725 1941-02-24 9 Bonfires Being Made Of Mahjong Sets Chinese Topics By Our Chinese Correspondent pOREMOST among the <~™ n ese organizations working for the relief of distress is the Rwanstung Community (juild, whose members are made up of Cantonese, Khehs Teochews and Hainanese. by the m»H rts Wer^ made last year SLHI725 words
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1211 1941-02-24 9 "DIFFICULTIES OF A POTENTIAL ENEMY ARE ENORMOUS" tei leadership of all sor.ss herstli. Her strong suit is that Japan has comtted herself to a policy of a; j L r ~es- .n ?.nd it needs great courage to rent: her weak .suii is that the Japane are not fools and1,211 words
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168 1941-02-24 9 Abyssinian Risks Death To Locate Gondar Aerodrome A STORY of the Abyssinian patriot who located a secret Italian aerodrome and enabled the R.A.F. to destroy it, reveals great daring and courage. Italian aircraft had for months given considerable 1 rouble to British regular m operating m Abyssinia. Haying b^en bombed168 words
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61 1941-02-24 9 j M EW moon day will be celebrated toI*^ morrow at the Singapore Buddhist Temple, 96, Outram Road by a "pinj kama" f religious meritorious ceremony) conducted by Mr. J. K. Sawdias Appu- hamy. After the offering of flowers a i sermon will be preached61 words
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Article, Illustration75 1941-02-24 9 Pilots and airjrunners of the Coastal Command recently made a to'.ir o( inspections at a flyinf-boat factory to see their aircraft m the m. Among the party were many with de orations earned m this uar <!» and I>.F.M.>). These men keep a witihful eye75 words
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313 1941-02-24 9 (From Our Special Correspondent Wii re m >Ij' I SAW on p.^..u on Saturday a oaitallon of the A if., most impressn i en, very fit and bronzed, but without a: U. r i l^y paraded und v o command of their cclonel and313 words
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47 1941-02-24 9 •■pHE new Presbyterian Church Club i for the Services which is to be opened at Tomlinson Hall on Wednesday will not be confined to Scots alone. Any Service man will b« welcome to enjoy the amenities provided by this Club.47 words
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Article170 1941-02-24 9 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE Member 01 U alliance Brigade, amonlancc division.-* iily, are ins ructed ,vj In uutonn at the nearest aid post to I homos nn the (cflowtag daU'.s ;»n<* times, when their dvi ill be ;.i to tnem: rtiiiwi nnteetonte, Have lock }i 1. 2G, 6 p m170 words
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124 1941-02-24 9 IM«»\ PRICES riPR'M Feb. 1* o'clock noon Buyer* SHI«c% No. IX R.SS Spot Iry Nj. IX R.5.S P.O.M 1. earn Feb. -March (Sellrrs (/piion) 3G'4 CF.A.Q R.SS F.OB m br.les Feb. -March <S»»I1pj-k option i 3: FAQ. R. 6.5. FOB. ales Feb. -March ffefla option124 words
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319 1941-02-24 9 SOON alter darkness :ell over Purdy Camp on Saturday, the monotonous beat of a "tom-tom" summoned more than 200 Scouts to attend the campfire m honour of the 84th birthday of the former Chief Scout, the late Lord Baden -Powell. To the319 words
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Advertisement280 1941-02-24 9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 1 1 \I)KRS SINGAPORE MHPALITY Tenders. oom invited for the rials or services. For Municipal Tenders :ary Fittings. rDepoDate of Closing. 4 pjn., 194 L C. H- GOLDH. ifunlclDal Secretary. W \NTED buy Hydraulic Pump «O lbs. per square Inch -p also accumulator. are of Singapore Free W'KLIC280 words
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660 1941-02-24 10 Combination Of Forwards Stout Defence Main Factors In Victory ANNUAL HOCKEY MATCH PROVIDES MANY THRILLS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 22. A SET of forwards who were uniformly good and who combined better, a defence that was stout and stubborn, and a sterling660 words
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503 1941-02-24 10 John.^ And Andrcwartha h Best Bon Tilt, amateur hoxiii? show held it the Happy World covered vt liium on Saturday night m aid of The War Fund was not as well <uDporled as it \va-> expected to be. *et those present were provided vrrth really503 words
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28 1941-02-24 10 DR. MRS. MONCUR WIN AT BUKIT TIMAH 'pHE Royal Singapore Golf Club's mixer foursomes ccmpetition, played at Bukit Timah yesterday, was won •wrTot J Moncur with a net28 words
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Article12 1941-02-24 10 pOOTBALL practice at the Singapore Cricket Club will begin to-morrow.12 words
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198 1941-02-24 10 AA. A 1; Bendemeer 1. •TWO goals were shared by the Amkable Athletic Association and Bendemeer m an S.C.F.A. Cup match played at the Jalan Besar r^iium yesterday. 4 The game did not produce good football, and was made more uninteresting by the198 words
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Article, Illustration38 1941-02-24 10 The Singapore Cold Storage just got away with a two-one victory over Sime Darby m a Business II >use^ League match played at Anson Road stadium on Friday. This picture shows the game m progxe*38 words
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384 1941-02-24 10 Weights For First Day Of Selangor Turf Club's Gold Cup Meet (From Our Own Correspondent > Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 22. WEIGHTS for the first day of the Selangor Turf Club's ff forthcoming Gold Cup Meeting on Mar 1. Mar. 5 and Mar. 8 are as follows Horses, Class 1, Div.384 words
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Article133 1941-02-24 10 RESULTS m brief at Taiping on Saturday, the final day of the Taiping Turf Club's February professional meeting, are given below. Race I—East1 East Lynne $16 and $8 Little Charm $11 Race 3 Monaveen $32 and 510 Selangor II $9 Race 3 Clifton Lad $10 and133 words
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Article122 1941-02-24 10 .J- n^, f ri(lli Hy ba <lminton malch played at the Clerical Union Hall on Thursday the Heptarchians B.P. drew *ilh the Merry Union 8.P., three games each with ont game abandoned. Scores (Heptarchians' first)- Chen Shui Li beat Wee Hcng Leo 15—5* 15 vChan Soo Guan last122 words
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77 1941-02-24 10 Home Football Results On Saturday HATCH m Footb connv Swansea Portsmouth Altiershot Leta Nor' Bloke 1 West ham West Bromwfe Eristol <:■:• Brent forcj IClUwal] Bo^irncino b Hoir I m Bvnlef i Bradfo; d Preston Trannu r Chester j.elj Lir.coln Southj; Ever .r Wrexham Roche ix OOVtl i i SUlti77 words
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Advertisement108 1941-02-24 10 V.M.C.A. TENNLS ,||> CURTIIER ties m thr V lampior:-.. m Knu. U Cup X Reshty 'B Class S 1 Koh En? Yam "B" Clasf Tj:ii vs. Dr. Loh I ID-NOUOH A" Class S.: \s. A. G. B Pitk Thomas Hickcy Open Doubles Lin Ku 1 2M David vs Llm H>-.108 words
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Miscellaneous393 1941-02-24 10 To-day's Sports Events SOCCER: Business Houses' League; Straits Times Press vs. Oversea -Chinese Bank, stadium: Wearnes vs. Uniteers, C.U. ground: Traction Co. vs. Bramtoco, F. N. ground. TENNIS: T.M.C.A. championships. Had he seen the bail more often, the North forwards would undoubtedly have had more scoring chances. The Play From393 words
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