The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 October 1941
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Title Section13 1941-10-06 1 AA/D DAILY NEWS NO. 16,431. ESTD. 1835. MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1941. 5 CENTS13 words
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Article, Illustration989 1941-10-06 1 RUSSIANS CLAIM SUCCESS ALONG ENTIRE FRONT Both Sides Throw In Huge Reinforcements Moscow, Oct. 5. THE Germans have hurled fresh heavy reinforce--1 ments in a desperate bid to smash their way through the Perekop Isthmus into the Crimea itself. The Russians, realizing the seriousReuter; United Press - 989 words
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326 1941-10-06 1 TALKS CONTINUING London, Oct. 5. THE hospital ships conveying German prisoners who were to have been exchanged for British will definitely not sail to-:lay, it was announced in official circles this afternoon. Negotiations, it was stated, are continuing and appear to' be proceeding without untowardReuter; United Press - 326 words
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Article139 1941-10-06 1 EVACUEES TELL OF STRICTEST SEARCH llm»s Rons, Oct. 5. Dl \YKD t*o days by a severe I which swamped t forced the passengers Her in the holds, the •wttM ship Anhui fr. m Yokoi frith Si>o perWM, more than a i children. 223 liicii»ns. engera spokeReuter - 139 words
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Article143 1941-10-06 1 London. Oct. 5. <S riOO that "British piltm cjroptxd few Dombs :th Jutland on Friday 1 |j made by the official an news agency to-day. :is Copenhagen despatch. July <U:;ht damage was caused to Um houses, electric cables ?r.d ft UK" it is stited. AaollMiReuter - 143 words
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Article75 1941-10-06 1 London, Oct 5. f\R HUGH DALTON, Minister of Economic Warfare, said in a speech to-day that the people of Britain must never relax until ->.ar i3 won The British will to win should be an encouragement to the people of the Commonwealth of Europe." he added. "We mustReuter - 75 words
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Article56 1941-10-06 1 Moscow, Oct. 5. A STOCKHOLM telegram to the Soviet news agency says that Marshal von Leeb, commander of the German forces attacking Leningrad, has offered Hitler his resignation. Hitler is said to have refused to accept it on the ground that von Leeb has notReuter - 56 words
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Article35 1941-10-06 1 London, Oct. 5 A MEETING of London Electrical Trade Unions to-day pledged itself to work with all its means to implement the Anglo-Soviet alliance and maintain the maximum increase in production. Reuter35 words
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141 1941-10-06 1 "E-boat Alley" Is Cleared Of Nazi Dive-Bombers London, Oct. 5* THE stretch of water in the North Sea forming part of the east coast convoy sea lane is known as "E-boat alley." Officers and men manning colliers and other small craft forming part of these convoys have all made anythingReuter - 141 words
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Article103 1941-10-06 1 London, Oct. 5. pREAT Britain and nine Allied *J Governments that operate now from London will, despite thfir pre-occupation with wartime problems, take part in the international labour conference which will open in New York in about a fortnight's time. The United States, South i AmericanReuter - 103 words
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109 1941-10-06 1 London, Oct. 5. WORK has begun on a great new steel works at Vereeniging, South Africa, which will produce 1,000,000 tons of steel a year three times the Union's total pre-war output. The site, which cost £250,000, has a six-mile frontage on the VaalBritish Wireless - 109 words
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Article21 1941-10-06 1 London, Oct. 5. fTO-DAY'S British G.H.Q. com- munique from Cairo says there is no change in the situation in Libya.- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article62 1941-10-06 1 Jerusalem, Oct. 5. REPRESENTATIVES of the United Kingdom Commercial Corporation, coming from Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Turkey and Palestine, have arrived here for a conference The first full meeting was held yesterday under the presidency of the Earl of Carlisle. The Corporation is a BritishReuter - 62 words
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136 1941-10-06 1 Heavy Fighting North Of Changsha: Chinese Troops Reinforced London, Oct. 5. TT is learned in authoritative quarters that heavy fighting is going on between the two Chinese rivers Kheltao and Liyang north of Chan^nsha, where a few days ago the Chinese inflicted severe reverses on the Japanese. The river LiyangReuter - 136 words
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Article84 1941-10-06 1 Hong Kong, Oct. 5. SWOOPING low over the (arbour, three United States Navy bombers arrived in Hong Kong to-day, bringing America s first military mission to China, headed by Brig-Gen. John Magruder. Major-Gen. Edwin Sutherland accompanied the party, which was greeted by the United StatesReuter - 84 words
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Article62 1941-10-06 1 WOMEN A.-A. GUNS Isondon, Oct. 5. THE War Office states there :s 1 no truth in the suggestion that the Government has d°cided that women ire to be trained to fire anti-aircraft gun.. Anti-shrraft vork of th<* VT.P. is concerned with instruments of precision such as radio locators, height finders,Reuter - 62 words
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Article31 1941-10-06 1 OEPOHTS cf the seizure of warehouses and other commercial buildings by the Japanese military authorities are termed "absolutely groundless says the official Vichv new* agency, quoting official cirri** in Faigon.- ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article155 1941-10-06 1 Moscow. Oct. 5. A aeren-d*y b*tu> has revolted In the routing of the l?3rd German division and the 89th rrrlmml, states the official Soriet news agency Renter. Chunrkin*, Oct. A Japanese report that Gen, H« Itnr-chinf U en route to Manila to participate In the A ntfo- America,Reuter - 155 words
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Advertisement70 1941-10-06 1 Indian, French English GOLD SILVER B-R-O-C-A-D-E-S DAINTY DESIGNS AT:CHOTIRMALL'S RAFFLES HOTEL I TO-NIGHT j DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight NEW CABARET ATTRACTION ROSALIE LOUIS VMERICAN BALLROOM AND ACROBATIC DANCERS Dinner $3.00. Non-diners $1.00. SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT MILITARY BAND CONCERT— B.3O to 10.30 p.m. ie Baod70 words
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Advertisement75 1941-10-06 1 Quite a Good Selection of PEAL-WHITE HAND-BAGS IN STRIKING SHAPE 9 CHOTIRMALL'S sea View HOTEL BAfX-ROOM PERFECTLY AIR-CONDIT IONED BY SEABREEZES TUESDAY" WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY- SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE Dinner $3. Admission to Sail- Room free of charge APELPHI GRILL Whether you require light refreshments or an elaborate meal the ADELPHI GRILL75 words
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Article290 1941-10-06 2 DISCONTENT GROWS IN ITALY London, Oct. 5. CVIDENCE is coming to hand concerning the deterioration of conditions in Italy as winter approaches Reliable reports reaching Ankara speak of an acute shortage of equipment and war materials. The Government, in response to the German request for ten290 words
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Article56 1941-10-06 2 A BILL to facilitate the protection rk against piracy of designs registered in the United Kingdom win be Introduced into the Johore State Council in the near future. Termed the United Kingdom Designs (Protection) Enactment, 1941. the bill will afford the same protection in Johore as exists56 words
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142 1941-10-06 2 Tokio, Oct. 4. THE Japanese Government has 1 decided to close down its embassy to the Polish Government and the Polish embassy in Tokio. An official statement will be issued to-night announcing this, says the Dome! agency. The Polish Ambassador was informed of the severanceReuter - 142 words
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178 1941-10-06 2 Supporters of the Administration's foreign policy have quickly seized on the sinking of the I.C. White as n?w evidence that the neutrality act should be amended, though some of the President's critics declare that the position has not been changed by the Incident.Reuter - 178 words
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96 1941-10-06 2 Shanghai, Oct. 4. JAPANESE Premier Prince Fumimaro Konoye received a reply from President Roosevelt to his letter regarding JapaneseAmerican relations last Saturday during the observance of the anniversary of the Tripartite Pact, it was reliably reported here today. It was reported that the United StatesUnited Press - 96 words
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Article402 1941-10-06 2 AS a result of a series of co > ferences between President Quezon and the Commander-ln-Chief of the US. Army of the Far East Lieut.-General Douglas MacArthur, plans have been completed to absorb the remainder of the Philippines Army reserves, totalling about 125,000 men,402 words
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228 1941-10-06 2 British War Office Summary Of Fighting London, Oct. 5. A SUMMARY of operations on the Russian front for the week ending Oct. 8, issued by the War Office, states that the front line from the Baltic to the BJack Sea is now moreBritish Wireless - 228 words
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Article159 1941-10-06 2 London, Oct. 4. LYING low In the water, the U-boat recently captured by a Hudson aircraft, has arrived at a British port. This craft, once -the U-570. is now flying the white ensign from the conning tower the same conning tower from which the whiteBritish Wireless - 159 words
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175 1941-10-06 2 OfiiCALf munitions a highly specialize phase of industry brought into existence in Australia by the war in effect the mechanical eyes cf machines of war. whether in a rolling ship, a swaying aircraft, or a gun carrier slithering dcwn a rocky hillside. Accurate gunfire175 words
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Article77 1941-10-06 2 THE inhabitants of many towns in the Netherlands continue to show beacons in order to facilitate British flights to Germany. The Dutch papers of Sept. 19 announce that the repeated warnings, addressed to the population of Groningen, not to let light shine through the windows have not had77 words
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Article56 1941-10-06 2 London, Oct. 4. INFORMATION has been received In 1 London reporting the arrival by sea at Bombay of the ex-Shah of Persia, states Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. There is no confirmation that the ex-Shah Is on his way to Chile or some other part of South America. It56 words
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Article43 1941-10-06 2 Folkestone, Saturday. WHEN German guns from Cap Grte Nes, France, fired four rounds yestrday, aimed apparently at ships ir. the Channel, British fighters sped out after a German spotting plane reporting on the aim of the guns.- United PressUnited Press - 43 words
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Advertisement225 1941-10-06 2 i J i < < «««<««««<««««««««<««««««««««i«««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»» >>> v i< yt H r The Earth of England is an old, old earth, iilil: i I Her autumn mists, her brambleberry flame, M Her tangled, rain-soaked grass, were still the same 1 ft. Time out of mind before the Romans came iiiiii225 words
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Advertisement177 1941-10-06 2 LAST DAY of this outstanding IM.G.M. triumph with INGRO BERGMAN turning in a Great performance again! PAPITni TO-DAY vArHUL j.is, 6.15 and 9.i5 A Thrilling new story by JAMES HILTON, famous author of "LOST HORIZON" and "GOODBYE Mr. CHIPS." TRULY a PICTURE TO SEIl; Bttoberf MONTGOMEgyjnqrid BEK^AJT I 1 m177 words
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584 1941-10-06 3 HULL DENOUNCES LATEST GERMAN SINKING Aid Policy Affected Every Time Ship Is Sent To The Bottom Washington, Oct. 5. '•THE sinking of the I. C. White seems to be 1 another act of lawlessness, piracy and attempted frightfulness in connection with the general movement to drive people off the Atlantic584 words
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404 1941-10-06 3 Baron Von Neurath Said In Disgrace REMOVED FROM •INNER CABINET" London, Oct. 5. ByrON ven Neurath, former PeU* -Protector" oi Bohemia and Moravia, has ***™™J* K if'tlpr's orders from the pie*i5 y of the Nazi 'Inner Cabinet ggtfS dSoii-ed from the ■"SS^SSS on the Council has Jifd by Himmler. GestapoReuter; United Press - 404 words
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Article91 1941-10-06 3 PALACE RAILINGS REMOVED Lor 100, Oct. 5. Y/ G sossles and leather .amulets and using an oxy- burner, Mr. George Parliamentary Secretary iinlbtry of Works, yesterrvx through the first set of rulings, the removal of Buckingham Palace jundrie* and factories for ion into munitions had roved bv the King. metalBritish Wireless - 91 words
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Article38 1941-10-06 3 Suva (Fiji Is.), Oct. 5. AN aircraft crashed in Nandi Bay, on the island of Viti Levu, 60 miles west of Suva, and two flying-offlcers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Were drowned.— ReuterReuter - 38 words
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72 1941-10-06 3 More Important For Reich To Be Smashed New York, Oci. 5. TflE latest Gallup poll sh nvs 70 per cent, of United States people consider it more important for Germany to be defeated than for America to sta> out of the war. Only 30 per cent, of those canvassed tookReuter - 72 words
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Article247 1941-10-06 3 Moscow, Oct. 5. HITLER'S speech on Friday was the clearest indication that the work of the Moscow threepower conference was a "very heavy blow to Germany," declared the Russian spokesman, M Lozovsky. He said that Hitler clearly felt obliged to speak in order to bolster247 words
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100 1941-10-06 3 Tokio, Ocl. 5. GEN Chiang Kai-shek has sent Gen. Ho Ying-ching, his War Minister and Chief of Staff of the Chinese National Mmtarv Council, to attend the Anglo-American conference at Manila, according to the Shanghai correspondent of the Nichi Nichi Shimbun Gen.Reuter - 100 words
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34 1941-10-06 3 Cairo, uci. 9. THE Iraqui Premier, Gamil Mad--1 fal has resigned, according to information reaching Cairo from RrMru Nourl Said Pasha has been summoned to Baghdad and is34 words
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Article141 1941-10-06 3 Cairo, Oct. 5. BENGHAZI has again been the scene of heavy R.A.F. raids, according to the latest communique from RAT. headquarters. The communique says: "On Thursday and Friday nights heavy bombers of the R.A.F. raided Benghazi. Direct hits were registered on the central outer Juliana and141 words
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137 1941-10-06 3 Moscow Comparison Of Russian Nazi Losses /JERMANY has lost more than 3,000,000 killed or wounded since she invaded the Soviet, according to the Director of the Soviet Information Bureau, M. Scherbakov, in an article quoted by the Moscow radio. German losses in equipment were 11,000 tanks, 13,000 guns and 9,000Reuter; United Press - 137 words
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139 1941-10-06 3 Moscow, Oct, 5. TANKS of a new type are being used by the defenders of Leningrad, according to the Leningrad, correspondent of the newspaper Pravda. The correspondent says these tanks are formidable weapons and are giving a good account of themselves against the large139 words
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Article39 1941-10-06 3 London, Oct. 4. RUSSIA and Czecho-Siovakia signed a military pact on Sept. 27, the Exchange Telegraph reported from Moscow to-day. United Press. "The pilots are ready and I am sure you will deliver the goo'is." ReuterReuter - 39 words
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500 1941-10-06 3 Nazis Using 1 0,000 Tons Of Oil Daily In Russian War *THE Russian campaign, writes a well-known ccinmentator, is costing the Germans a far heavier consumption of cil than any previous campaign, and also much more than it was expected to cost. It was estimated by oil experts in America500 words
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239 1941-10-06 3 Free French Strength In Syria Doubled IN Syria forces of the Free French have doubled in strength since the Allied occupation of the country. Six thousand French troops and over 13,000 Colonial troops have foresaken Vichy to swell the Allied army. Palestinians are forming new battalions and India is constantlyReuter - 239 words
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Article47 1941-10-06 3 Washington, Oct. 5. MR. Louis Brandeis, former associate judge of the Supreme Court of the United States, who has been seriously ill here, lapsed into a coma last night. It is understood that the doctors do not think he is likely to recover. ReuterReuter - 47 words
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164 1941-10-06 3 Shanghai, Oct. E. DRACTICALLY all Indo-China's foreign trade is now monopolized by the Japanese, according to a neutral foreign arrhal here from Saigon, quotel by the China Pres.s, pro-Chuiigking dailv. The traveller said only Japanese and a few French steamers are to-day seenReuter - 164 words
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Article54 1941-10-06 3 Tokio, Oct. 5. 'TRADE between Japan and Thailand is to be brought under the control of the semiofficial South Seas Trade Associa tion under an amend— nt to the the South Seas Trade Adjustment Ordinance, which becomes effective on Oct. 15. The Association already controls trade between JapanReuter - 54 words
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Article23 1941-10-06 3 rokio, Oct. 1 THE Japanese Prime Minister, Prince Konoye. reported to the Emperor yesterday on "matters under his Jurisdiction.*'- United PressUnited Press - 23 words
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Article39 1941-10-06 3 Washington, Oct. 4. •THE Rumanian legation here to- day denied the report that Gen. Antonescu, Rumanian dictator, had resigned his command as head of the Rumanian armed forces or that sabotage and dissatisfaction were occurring in Rumania.- United PressUnited Press - 39 words
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Article111 1941-10-06 3 Moscow, Oct. 5, W. LOZGVSKY, Soviet spokesman, was asked yesterday by an American correspondent 10 comment en the statement by the Japanese Foreign Office spokesman, Mr. Koh Lshil, that if tie Netherlands Indies sent oil and other material to the Soviet v*\ Vladivostok ft wouldReuter - 111 words
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Article47 1941-10-06 3 San Juan (Puerto Rico), Oct. 4. A FOUR-motored Pan-American Clipper crashed in the harbour here to-day, but 19 passengers and six of the crew are safe. Two sisters, Mariex and Zuzz'e Russo, were both killed. The bodr of on#» sister hai? bppn r^^over^d- United PressUnited Press - 47 words
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Article52 1941-10-06 3 London, Oct. 5. AN Air Ministry communiqre issued this morning states: "during the early part of la/t night a Fmall number of enemy aircraft flew over an area on the east coast of England. A tew. tombs which were dropped caused only slight damage. One person wasReuter - 52 words
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Advertisement17 1941-10-06 3 A BOTTLE OF OLR >n ;mitfi'lly refreshing SKIN TONIC" prepaied from *ITCH HAZEI. KOSR WATER and KKNZOIN17 words
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Advertisement160 1941-10-06 3 rATIIAY 3.15-6.15-9.15 \jj\ 1 IX i\ I 'PHONE 3400 DON'T MISS THIS GREAT LAUGH! 0» 00I01HT '-^~Z*' J HOPE-LAMOUR nXO^C^ FUNNIEST Al SO ErfAM|l I S^? fox movietone M WJ%sYj} +^mv m. nfws y// fc V^ [mm V NEXT ATTRACTION PARAMOUNT PRESENTS ft 'MACIC |9 |N MUSIC fflfeE} k \^^S160 words
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1037 1941-10-06 4 THE Singapore Free Press MONDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1941. Indo-China THE latest news from IndoChina is not pleasing, but it can scarcely surprise any who have made even the most superficial study of totalitarian methods in occupied countries. First in the north and now in the south, Indo-China is experiencing the1,037 words
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Article203 1941-10-06 4 A USTRAUA has a new prime minister. After several months of precariously narrow majorities in the House of Representatives and more than one defeat the United Australia Party-Country Party coalition under Mr. Fadden has passed over to the Labour Party the responsibility for the administration of the Commonwealth203 words
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1458 1941-10-06 4 Lord Strabolgi - Lord Strabolgi By t^HE Japanese Government is in the difficult position of being a member of the Axis group and under obligation to Germany and Italy to help them in the event of another Great Power entering the war. Russia is now1,458 words
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Article234 1941-10-06 4 l 'rpHE world has not forgotten that the M British blockaded their former allies the French, and forced them to starve.'* (Berlin in Hindustani). The United States Department of Agriculture issued a report last February which dealt with the subject of sending food to occupied countries. A passage in234 words
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Advertisement182 1941-10-06 4 'm m w^^K \-S I THE ARISTOCRAT OF Alpaca ltd Wiac Claret Jl l&j/rtt) A Aipaca Suv.giaa Bltac "^ej Ml»eo Birgiady C A L D B E C K S MASTERS BLUE €k GILLETTE^ BLADEsfif A tmi ei^r -and CH£>ir£5rr a^,4 Luxury shaving? Economical yi2Sk7^5S^^«j€ •having? Iliais what Blue JlMyA^f**^182 words
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Advertisement153 1941-10-06 4 Piles Quickly Heal YOURS WILL DISAPPEAR What would you not give to be really cured of those torturing, awkward piles To find them surely growing less and less until they healed and disappeared never to torment you again A physician's startling discovery brings this comfort within reach of the poorest153 words
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295 1941-10-06 5 NEED FOR UNITED FRONT IN THE PACIFIC Use Of Singapore As "Aggressive Base' 9 THE need for a united front against possible Japanese aggression is emphasized by Australian newspapers, which continue to pay attention to the Pacific situation, the Australian budget and the Russian war notwithstanding. "Obviously, Japan will strike295 words
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Article165 1941-10-06 5 FOR A.I.F. R.A.A.F- rIE appointment of a liaiscn offirer la the A I T. and the R.AAF in Malaya is being discussed by Mr. Percy Spender, Australian Minister f^r War, and Mr. J L. Hißlwn, Australian KinJg lef lot Air. Mr MrE^cn. speaking in Aust recently,165 words
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Article294 1941-10-06 5 Conditions In WarTime Britain riK amazing peaceful social revolution that is Ukins place in Britain during this war was awcrioed to a Free Press reporter -esterday by Mr Arthur McWe. editor of the Statesman 0 .ii^utta. who has been observjp.ditions in England for the last six months294 words
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Article127 1941-10-06 5 A N" MBEI* of Malayan residents, n faKMtai L. W. Arnold, fceadnusur of the Penang Free School and Mr HE. Holttum. director ot the Botaruc Gardens. Singapore, returned iicm Australia by air yesterday. Mr Arnold, who was accompanied fry Mr*. Arnold returned from leave In A'istralla. Mr. Holttum.127 words
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Article64 1941-10-06 5 EDGAR ANSEL MOWRER, one of the world's most noted fore'gn errrespondents. arrived in Singapore by Hipper on Saturday on his way to Cairo. He contemplates staying here fo- a short while Towrer has been Furopeac correspondent for the Chicago Daily News in Lm-ir^. Paris. Ferlin and Rome He64 words
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Article400 1941-10-06 5 THE Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, honorary treasurer of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, announces receipt of the following additional donations: The women of Pulau Bukom $30, the Asiatic star! of feeradin Estate $47.65, Mr. A. W Cashin $25, members of Police Clerical Association, Singapore, monthly contribution400 words
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Article76 1941-10-06 5 ONE person died from Injuries and 25 others, including three children, w^re injured in road accidents in Singapore between Sept. 25 and 30. So far this year, 78 people, including 10 children, have lost their lives in road accidents. The total for the whole of last year was76 words
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Article40 1941-10-06 5 Simia, Oct. 5. I'll: Maharaja of Fatiaia- will broadcast from Simla tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. Indian standard time on his experiences in Singapore. His broadcast will include a message tor the Indian troops in Singapore. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article229 1941-10-06 5 HOW he and his crew rowed lifebcats through 10 miles of heavy seas to land, alter their vessel had been totally wrecked on a reef, was told yesterday by Capt. James Milne, master of the Ban Ho Liong, 490-ton cargo vessel, which was abandoned east of229 words
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Article208 1941-10-06 5 AN estimated (xpenditure of $3.269.Tii5 A is provided lor in the 1942 budget of the Singapore Improvement Trust Of this sum. $2,055,000 is earmarked for improvement schemes, and would be derived from two sources, a votf of $775,000 aad a sum of $1,280,000 from the $10,000,000 Government208 words
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Article123 1941-10-06 5 THE Pacific Clipper encountered some h<*avy weather m its hop over the Pacific Ocean from Honolulu and landed at Guam with a broken propeller. There it was fo-ced to remain for f few days until the California Clipper arrived at Guam with a propeller. An123 words
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Article327 1941-10-06 5 .JAKED, except for a saffron- coloured loin cloth, and carryng flowers or a kavadi, Hindu i?votees will at five o'clock this 'ternoon walk barefooted hrough a bed of red-hot char-->al cinders to free themselves •I sin. This annual ceremony at tne Ski Mariamman Temple in South Bridge Road327 words
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Article, Illustration26 1941-10-06 5 The Prime Minister, Mr. Winstin Churchill, is seen inspecting an armoured unit during a visit recently to the Southern Command in Britain.26 words
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209 1941-10-06 5 SECOND-hand car prices have reached unprecedented levels since the outbreak of war. The main reasons are the restriction on the importation or new cars, and the control which is now in operation over the sale of new cars. Certain makes of cars axe209 words
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Article254 1941-10-06 5 THHE remarkable morals of the Chinese people, which increases with every bomb dropped on Chungking, and the preparations in Burma for any eventuality, were commented upon by Dr. Carlos P. Romulo. a celebrated Filipino newspaperman, who arrived in Singapore yesterday from Bangkok. Dr. Romulo is the editor254 words
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Article181 1941-10-06 5 London, Oct. Z. ALL recent operations of Britain and her Allies have been part of the "V" campaign, said Col. Britton, in his eighteenth weekly talk to the peop'e of the occupied countries. "The mobilization of the 'V army two months ago." he said, "was181 words
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Article92 1941-10-06 5 ri the report on the M. J. Nassim bankruptcy case, published in the Free Press on Saturday, the word "not" was inadvertently omitted in a remark made by Mr. Justice Worley. The statement ra question should have read: "It has bern submitted thnt the best persons to judge92 words
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127 1941-10-06 5 Red Cross Work In Middle East AMERICAN PLANS A MERICAN Red Cross personnel in the Middle East may, in the near future, be greatly increased to assist in the distribution of supplies through the British units there. Indications that this may com^ about were given by Mr. Maurice Barber of127 words
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Article19 1941-10-06 5 Che Megat Yunus bin M gat Mohamed Isa has been appointed to act as assistant District Officer, I/ur Perak.19 words
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Article23 1941-10-06 5 Mr. A. E. Coleman-Doscas, Stato Agricultural Officer, Johore, has been appointed to act as chief PMd Officer, Agricultural Department, 5.6. and P. M.S.23 words
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Article932 1941-10-06 5 TIHE funeral of Mrs. Wee Cheng Soon took place at the Bidadari Cemetery on Saturday. It was preceded by a full choral service at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, and was very largely attended. The very large and cosmopolitan gathering, both in932 words
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474 1941-10-06 5 A USTRALIA Is still sending them to Malaya. Substantial general reinforcements of the A.I.F. brown, tough and eager arrived In Singapore yesterday to augment the already considerable Imperial garrisons in the country. With Um m were units of the New Zealand Navy and Air474 words
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62 1941-10-06 5 Melbourne, Oct. 4. THE Federal Parliament r.aa been invited by the Empire Parliamentary Association to send six members to Great 3r»tain to represent the Government and the Opposition on a three weeks' visit, returning via the United States. It is stated that A New Zealand62 words
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Article27 1941-10-06 5 HRHE Greek Minister for Inforniattoc in London says that Australian* are included in guerilla bands raiding the Germans from mountains u\ Greece and Crete.27 words
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Article83 1941-10-06 5 ri£ Federal Government Is reoeivinft the first payment from a gift a£ £4^-000 the story of which begins 11 years ago with the arrival of a solicitor at the Sub-Treasury, Melbourne, stating that an elderly client wi&tum to provide in his will for the use of tho money83 words
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Article30 1941-10-06 5 ALANS are being completed to double the capacity of a Sydney factory making twin -row Wasp l.aoo horsepower engines, to order to keep up with aircraft construction.30 words
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Article33 1941-10-06 5 "FIIE Comforts Fund is purchasing thousands of Australian publications for the use of troops abroad in order to make up for the shortage oi reading matter which they have sttffered.33 words
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Article94 1941-10-06 5 Mas ELIZABETH P BOURKE, R**=earch Officer of the economic section of the B&nk of Mew 6ouUi Waie.<;, who is investigating climau; conditions and agricultural t>ro'K>mies in Australia, has been appointed to the Meteorological Bureau as an ofiie«r of the Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force. She is a graduate94 words
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Article53 1941-10-06 5 SPEAKING «J5 Minister for the Interior, and emr> K «-i7ing the importance of forestry. S°n; tor Fo'l said that large numbers cf trained foresters would be required to carry out t 1 programme in mind for post-war reconstruction in reladon Xo the btiiMft; up cf future Umber rupplles53 words
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Article62 1941-10-06 5 MIAMI is the background for i of Hollywood's finest musical extravaganzas In U*ch:uVolour, "Moo i Over Miami," which wa«. given a midnight screening at the Ctthay en Saturday. *nie prodttcers, Twenties Century Pox, have made gr^at p!nv with a weak plot. Involving two gol i diggers trum-hunting In62 words
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Article32 1941-10-06 5 THE death has I 'urred of PaLhrp Jair.es Cb^rjg. a Chinese Anglicaa priest at St Peter's. Melbourne Father Cheung stud- for the dmlouiatio service, but entered the priesthood in 1906.32 words
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Advertisement235 1941-10-06 5 Glands Made Young -Vigour Renewed Without Operation If you feel old before your time or suffer from i>^rve. brain and physical weakness, yu will find new happiness and health In an American medical dtoeovery which restores youthful vigour and vitality quicker than rland operations. It la a simple homo treatment235 words
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Advertisement38 1941-10-06 5 •I 9^^S. *^B B Fine floors. .fin? walls 1 ft^hfc- rM nnr intTior design I'lflßß ~Z*r' sre 1 Qt no avail if ■*^P j^^^^r*^"*"" XrY\€ urnitur •■> is FIIIITIIE G E P A I T M E I T38 words
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Article, Illustration1374 1941-10-06 6 MARY HEATHCOTT - MARY HEATHCOTT By AN exhibition cf interest to all members of the Women's Section, Malaya Patriotic Fund, will be opened next Friday. A display of the work done by the various upcountry parties, from Brunei and other places outside Malaya,1,374 words
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Article231 1941-10-06 6 WHEN the painting, "Lament for Icarus.' by Herbert Draper, was reproduced on the cover of the August "School Magazine" for children ■in the third class in New South Wales schools, two of the nymphs, nude in the original, were clothed iu draperies. A contributor to Education.231 words
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Article25 1941-10-06 6 AN air mail letter card system, avail- able to troops in the Middle East will shortly be extended to Services in Malaya.25 words
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Article161 1941-10-06 6 A PLEA to all Indians in Malaya to unite was made yesterday evening by Mr. S. C. Ooho, president of the Indian Youth League, when he spoke befove a large ratnermf. oi Indians til the Indian Association ground in Balestier Road yesterday to celebrate the161 words
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123 1941-10-06 6 /JERTRUDK Ann Tarbottom, 21 Oi Hull, who was in W.A.A.P. uniform, pleaded guilty at Westminster recently to obtaining the uniform from a tailor by false pretences. She was sent to prison for six months. Detective-sergeant Wilmot said that the girl went to the tailor's123 words
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Article30 1941-10-06 6 SIR Harold Luxton, a pilot In the last war and the former Lotd Mayor of Melbourne, arrived in Singapore yesterday e i route to the ifiddle Bast30 words
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Article96 1941-10-06 6 Washington, Oct 4. MR. PAUL V. McNTJTT, Federal Security Administrator, speaking to-night on the question of whether the Government is following democratic principles in its action against inflation, warned the Americans that they "cannot afford to fight Pasci-m vi'.h a tawdry imitation of the very thing we areUnited Press - 96 words
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Advertisement654 1941-10-06 6 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders j Bdcn art* now invited for the lolloxrftng materials or services. For particulars apply MiniVipal Tender j Room Supply of Fuel (Ccal or O ll) lot St James Power Station, during 194>. Date of Closing. 12 roon, Oct. 30. 1941. 8ur>ply of Lub»icatin? Oils654 words
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Advertisement664 1941-10-06 6 BOARD RESIDENCE r SENTOSA--61. STEVENS ROAD Ideal Fnsl.Mi Guest Rouse. A few minutes from Tanclin Club. Double or Single. Ail Cold Storage i supplies. Garages. Phone 4133. PUBLIC NOTICE CIRCULAR FOR INFORiMATION IMPORTS FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. As a result of arrangements concluded with the United States Authorities,664 words
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Advertisement237 1941-10-06 6 WAR may come and war may go, but u Mapro's enterprise goes on as usual. The only cannery of its kind in Malaya, the modern factory of The Malayan Product> Canning Co., Ltd., Penang, turns out daily thousands of tins of canned foods chicken. duck, mutton, fish, fruit and preserves,237 words
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Miscellaneous294 1941-10-06 6 To-Day's Broadcasting SINGAPGRE ZHL, ZHFI ZHP2. 6.40 a.m. Opening announcements in French; 6.45 News in French*; 7.00 News commentary in French; 7.15 Singapore calling and physical exercises; 7.30 News; 7.40 Musict; 8.00" American commentary"!; 8.15 Theatre orchestrat; 8.30 News in English*; 8.40 Listening Post*; 8.45 London Philharmonic orchestrat: 9.00 Interval.294 words
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Miscellaneous180 1941-10-06 6 dustani; 7.00 Announcements in Dutch*; 7.30 Musict; 7.35 News commentary in Thai; 7.45 Health talk; 8.00 Malay music; 8.15 News in Malay; 8.30 News and news commentary*; 8.45 News in Arabic; 9.05 News in French; 9.20 Hindustani muslct; 9.30 Hindustani programme Including news commentary*; 10.00 Modern Cantonese selections; 10.15 Weekly180 words
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Article57 1941-10-06 7 Washington, Oct. 4. THE delivery of 1,914 military aircraft in September as an* nounced to-night by the Office of Production Management constitutes a new record In aeroplane manufacture in the United States. In August 1.&54 aircraft were delivered. During the first nine months of thisReuter - 57 words
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Article123 1941-10-06 7 Tientsin, Oct. 5. STATISTICS just published show that Tientsin is one of the hardest hit trading centres affected by freezing orders. Besides virtually paralysing the trade in this once thriving northern China port, the freezing orders caused millions of sterling worth of merchandise shipped from hereReuter - 123 words
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Article87 1941-10-06 7 Bombay, Oct 5. INDIA S first gliding school will be opened in November according to present plans. The Government of India has sanctioned a capital grant of R5.37.000 and R5. 40,000 recurring expenditure for two ears to the Bombay Gliding Associaion. A site of reveral hundredReuter - 87 words
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Article27 1941-10-06 7 Kingston (Jamaica), Oct. 4. fpHE schooner Majestic was reported 1 to-day lost in a storm off Nicaragua with the entire rrrw of 27- United PressUnited Press - 27 words
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Article47 1941-10-06 7 Madras, Oct. 5. WITH the handing of over 12 more ambulance units to the military authorities for the use of British and Indian troops serving in the various theatres of war, the Madras ambulance fund has so far made a Kilt of 69 ambulances.- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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398 1941-10-06 7 Washington, Oct. I. A DESPERATE attempt to whip up German morale for the coming winter was how Lord Halifax, British Ambassador In Washington, descnneci Hitler's speech to-day. Speaking to the Press for the first time since he returned from Britain. Lord Halifax expressed BritishReuter - 398 words
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Article86 1941-10-06 7 New York, Oct. 4. MR. Myron Taylor, President Roosevelt's personal envoy to the Vatican, who has returned here, states that he will promptly report to Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, information "of the utmost value." He says he obtained this information duringReuter - 86 words
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Article109 1941-10-06 7 London, Oct. 4. BRITAIN has urged Russia to strenghen the Allied pop iiion. especially in America, by the cessation of anti-religionism, it was understood here to-day. Meanwhile, Senator Gerald Nye, commenting on President Roosevelt's talk on religious freedom in Russia, said, "It is just an attemptUnited Press - 109 words
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Article118 1941-10-06 7 Momov. Oct. 4. rffi question of religious freedom in the Soviet Union which has been raised in the United States was explained by the Soviet spokesman, M. Lozovsky to-day. He pointed out that each Soviet citizen could pursue his ehoren faith. There were members of the old orthodoxReuter - 118 words
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Article56 1941-10-06 7 Bombay, Oct. 5. A CONSPIRACY to forge petrol ration coupons involving 20,000 gallons of petrol has been unearthed here by the police. Forged coupons were selling at Rs.so for coupons allowing purchase of 100 gallons. The police seized 3.000 forged coupons which were exchangeable for 30,000Reuter - 56 words
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Article70 1941-10-06 7 London, Oct. 4. THIS week's tank production will be shown to be another record when final figures are available, it was stated this evening. The impetus of 4 tanks for Russia week" continues. The drive for "tanks, more tanks and yet more tanks" isReuter - 70 words
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Article152 1941-10-06 7 Japanese Attack On Chengchow Chungking, Oct. 5. THE Japanese forces in central Honan are divided into three columns. The strongest column of 13,000 crossed the new course of the Yellow River from Chungmou and are being engaged in an area immediately south-east of Chengchow. This Japanese force is supported byReuter - 152 words
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Article126 1941-10-06 7 Chungking, Oct. 4. AFTER a general heck up on the situation in Chungking, Dr Henry F. Grady. American economic investigator in the Far East is expected to leave by plane for Hong Kong on Monday, "probably accompanied by Mr. A. Manuel Fox, American member of theUnited Press - 126 words
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Article114 1941-10-06 7 Shanghai, Oct. 5. ANOTHER seven persons were the Shan^ha* Evening Post and Mercury building yesterday afternoon saw a newspaper-wrap-ped bundle lying in the doorway of the building next door, which when unwrapped, revealed two potato-masher typ« of hand grenades. The building was then cordoned off until114 words
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Article313 1941-10-06 7 Washington, Oct. 4. r[£ rapid acceleration o: alienee production, besides tht Lease and Lend Bill, prompted the Budget Buroau to-day to raise defence spending estimate! to a record total or $1&,000.000.00# for the current ascal ye*r. sayi United Press. "During the past three months over 14 perReuter; United Press - 313 words
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Article101 1941-10-06 7 Karachi, Oct. 5. '•JNDIAN troops are w^nn.ns battles everywhere and wherever they go tliey evoke great admiration as comrades- in -arms, They won the battle of £idi Barrani and the buttle of Damascus. They took East Africa and they stormed Keren. Even at present they areReuter - 101 words
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Article93 1941-10-06 7 Berlin, Oct. 4. A NOTHER s.-ven persons were sentenced to death and executed in Czechoslovakia for the preparation of economic sabotage and the ill^^sl r>r^session nf weapons, the official news ag.ncy announced to-day, scys B:i ish Press. Three Jews included among tho seven executed according to a PragueUnited Press; Reuter - 93 words
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Article27 1941-10-06 7 Vichy, Oct. 4. 'THE German Iv:. itary authorities in Paris executed R. Dam au to-day for illegal possession of arms and antl-Ocrman tracts.^ United PrersUnited Prers - 27 words
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Article781 1941-10-06 7 London, Oct. 5. AUSTRALIA is a country of poli- tical cycles which not even the grim stresses of war can suppress, says an Australian political correspondent. Labour, It will be remembered, was in power when the clash of world arms began in 1914 but its781 words
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Advertisement642 1941-10-06 7 P. I 0. BRITISH INBIA ft APCAR LIRE (Incorporated la ffrgland) PCNIMSrjLAR AND ORIENTAL N. CO. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SZRVICS. T"he bejt pagblMc •erTtees are keisc a&aistaAßcd fcy ike P. O. N. Oa> fr«M tkc Sfraita U their vraml pcrta at eafl la Chin*. India. Ceylon aa« the UaHed642 words
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Advertisement205 1941-10-06 7 STEAMSHIP PLANE AND RAIL TICKETS. LOCAL AND OVERSEAS. AT REGULAR TARIFF RATES. NO COMMISSION OR BOOKING FEE. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., INC. «4 Robinson Road. TeL 3977. REPRESENTING ALL PRINCIPAL RAIL, STEAMSHIP. PLANE AND BUS LINES. AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. FREQUENT SAILINGS DURING OCTOBER DESTINED TO UNITED STATES OP AMERICA205 words
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Article1063 1941-10-06 8 Mr. Churchill Spectator At Wembley Stadium LINCOLN BRADFORD REMAIN UNBEATEN London, Oct. 1. CIXTY thousand people cheered the Prime Minister, K IVIr. Winston Churchill, when he went into the arena (o the players in the football match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium to-day. England wow1,063 words
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Article344 1941-10-06 8 Vonitty'l Metropolitan !l r..u Our Ov.n Correspondent* Sjiue.-. Oct. All.fr.f'lAN \*jl* be .1 siTutvawd A frw.u k he M« tmyoliian. which fluids cl 2.-I5 i«i-mo»ro.\ Tantfr. i. Lucrative. Veiled Threat. TrlxTermaa, I .iatoona ar?d CfUn <:•', have bc«vi tl^irint inost ■pi., inently in ibe betting. •i ..e iuoe»itan_L344 words
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Article120 1941-10-06 8 rE Keppel House Spoon for September (Eclectic) resulted: Mrs. F Starr 34 8»»=25%; Mrs. J. A. Barr 37— 9\=27>4; Miss D Hirst 33— SK =27 Mrs. A. M. Low •5— 5*4-29%. A general meeting of Honorary and Associate women members will be held In the Club House120 words
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Article62 1941-10-06 8 IN his weekly sports review from the Singapore station at 10.05 p.m. tomorrow. "Echo" 'W. Arthur Wilson) •rill five a comnv atary on to-day's big aoccer match. R A V. versus Straits Chinese Football Association, which is the play-off for the League championship, these two teams having finished62 words
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Article41 1941-10-06 8 T New York, Oct. 4. HE New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgen by a close two to one at Ebbets' Held today for their second victory of the present baseball world series to the Dodgers' one.— United Press.41 words
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Article35 1941-10-06 8 TTIE Filipinos beat the Royal Air 1 Force by 27 runs to 14 in a minor league baseball game played at St. Joseph's yesterday. The batteries wero Filipinos. Enrille and Ariola, and Airmen35 words
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Article297 1941-10-06 8 London. Oct. 5. CANDIDATES in the Autumn luinaicaps figured in 'Me racing both at Salisbury and Think and each was won by a Cesar e witch candidate. Paradise Club, a gelding by Milton out of Elance, von the Think race lor Major Smith- Blnghara, being trained by297 words
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Article, Illustration559 1941-10-06 8 R.A.F. STRAITS CHINESE SHARE TWO GOALS picture. Another Play-Off On Saturday To Decide League Championship R.A.F I; S.C.F.A 1. THERE is to be another play-off between the R.A.F. and the Straits Chinese Football Association as a result of a one-all draw at Anson Road stadium on Saturday in a matchFree Press - 559 words
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Article191 1941-10-06 8 T*HE following are the results in brief of Saturday's races at Kuala Lumpur in the first day of the Selangor Turf Club's Autumn meeting: Race 1: East Lynne 535 $9: Fernlet $10; Shoot Up $13. Race 2: Cumberland $10 $7; Courtling $16; Lepanto $13. Race 3:191 words
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Article231 1941-10-06 8 T.C Hamlyn Wins Gold Medal For 1941 •THE Royal Singapore Golf Club's October Medal competition was played \t Buklt Timah yesterday and resulted in a tie in "A" division between h. c. Ainslie and T. C. Hamlyn with net scores of 70 each, in a231 words
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213 1941-10-06 8 Sappers Beaten In First Division Game ArgyUs I; F.R.E n. THE Argyll* displayed fine form to be?.' 1 Fortress Royal Engineers Ly three eroalnil at Anson Road stadium yesterday in the fint division of the Singapore Amateur Football Assoc. tion's league competition. Even exchanges213 words
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Article28 1941-10-06 8 THE Pulau Brani Sappers, meet- ing the Sergeants' Mess at hockey at Pulau Brani yesterday, scored a three -nil victory, Reddick doing all the scoring.28 words
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Article118 1941-10-06 8 I ONG-TERM prisoners in gaols in New South Wales may be permitted to listen to selected wireless programmes. The Minister of Justice, Mr. H. P. Downing, said recently that he felt that this would be beneficial and would better fit the prisoners to take their place118 words
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Article111 1941-10-06 8 SPECIAL tribunals fee deal Bftfc conscientious cbjector> New Zealand wal have power t ensure that objectors wiil be no better position than i: th*v were s?rving in th? pined tor The Artin? Prime Min ster. Mr Nash, said in Parliament ihn objectors would be employed on111 words
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122 1941-10-06 8 N.Z. BASES FOR I.S. IN "CASE OF TROrm,F" MEW Zealand would Bft-cptrttt fuhy with the United B in the event of trouble in thOrient, Mr. Pet^r FYaser. Zealand's Prime M.ni tsr p sued President Roosevelt recent v "TJiere will be no ques.Kn about us granting New Zeaiarj bases to the122 words
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86 1941-10-06 8 MR. Charles hardy, a I r of the Dep.irtm.'nt < fence Co-ordination, and a er Senator, was on? of thre killed recently when a evil craft crash^ at Coen Creek, miles from Coen 'Norn Qu land). The other passengers in t;. plan^— the pilot, Mr86 words
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Miscellaneous49 1941-10-06 8 To-day's Sports Events "rer; S.A.F.A. Challenge u,». l.n>ul Regiment vs. S.C.F.A. K An.. an Road stadium. flat ke> S.R.C. seconds v* C a«. seconds, S.R.C.: ACS. >.. UillP'i School. Old'ir'm linla; Khalsa Association vs. RX, <?.B.). Khalsa ground: MlilHU CoUe-e vs. Air flraJ-QMurt-r^. M.C'.I r »«n. S.CX*. 1 >uxnamcfit <49 words
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