The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 January 1942
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Title Section17 1942-01-13 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS 0. 1ti.516 ESTD. 1835. TUESDAY. JANUARY 13, 1942 5 CENTS17 words
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Article, Illustration508 1942-01-13 1 Nine Japanese Soldiers Caught In Johore: To Be Tried By Military Court N.I. PILOTS' SUCCESS OVER SINGAPORE {^LALA Lumpur, capital of the Federated Malay Mates, is in enemy hands, and fierce fighting II T W u P ro e ress the Selangor-Negri508 words
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303 1942-01-13 1 Direct Hits On Jap Cruiser Troopships SEVERE FIGHTING ON DUTCH ISLANDS l-s tKK DAY'S communique troni BatlTJl reports the l>n iinuation of bitter fighting; it the points in the Netherlands In4ia where the Japanese made ;li«-ir landings in Mina Hassa, n the Celebes, and on the island of Tirakan. tneseReuter - 303 words
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Article89 1942-01-13 1 London, Jan. 12. nationwide drive for steel scrap which, it is hoped, •illy produce 2.000,000 tons for la bt'iru; undertaken by <>f Worlti.. Lord R^ith. on Ministry of Supply. unpalgn will include, to first, lenited national survey of such ■ourca of supply as disused -.ultracta,Reuter - 89 words
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Article107 1942-01-13 1 Ill K latest communique from Washington says that a heavy artillery battle is in progress along the entire Philippine front. Fresh Japanese troops have been thrown into front line positions and enemy air attacks are being ranged on defensive installations and fortifications. den. M.k Xrthur :>mm:in-der-in-Chief.Reuter - 107 words
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Article60 1942-01-13 1 Rangoon. Jan. 12. r ri£ERE were two air raid warnings here just before dawn on Monday morning. On the first occasion a few bombs were dropped, apparently northward of the city. Strong anti-airrraft fire was hrard and the hostile aircraft beat a hasty retreat. The second alertReuter - 60 words
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Article56 1942-01-13 1 Chungking, Jan. 12. rE influential Chungking dailv Ta Kung Pao, whose editorial suggestions often pre-date important changes in China, to-day suggested amalgamation of th^ four principal Government bank.? —the Bank of China, the Central Bank of China, the Bank of Communications and the Farmera Bank— into a56 words
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245 1942-01-13 1 rpO-DAY'S glimpse of conditions of the countries under the Nazi heel comes in messages from several occu pied countries. BULGARIA: Two persons have been arrested and sentenced to death for sabotage against railway lines. YUGOSLAVIA: Reports reaching Ankara speak of the GermanReuter - 245 words
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170 1942-01-13 1 New Japa nese Debacle On Hunan Front Chungking, Jan. 12. rHANGSHA headquarters officially claims that 8,000 Japanese troops were killed in a 24-hour battle 30 miles north-east of Changsha in which the main body of retreating Japanese was completely routed and dispersed, the Chine se capturing prisoners, artillery, radio equipmentUnited Press - 170 words
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465 1942-01-13 1 "Reinforcements For Malaya Now" Demanded (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Jan. 12. THE Sydney Daily Telegraph, in an entne front page editorial to-day. says *'We ask four questions arising urgently from the retreat before the Japanese in Malaya. "AJ1 the answers add up to one answer. "Malaya and the Netherlands465 words
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Article34 1942-01-13 1 Lordon, Jan. 11. A N Air Ministry communique states: "RAF. fighters destroyed an enemy bomber oil the south-west coast of England early this afternoon. One of our fighters is missing from patrol to-day. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article298 1942-01-13 1 Russians' Pincer Claws Closing Kuibishev, Jan. 12. THE Germans have hurled into battle fresh forces irom Vyazma and Orsha in a vain endeavour to stem the Red Army's progress on the Kalinin front. The Soviet Information Board however, reports that the Russians have overcome their fierce resistance and are advancingUnited Press; Reuter - 298 words
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Article60 1942-01-13 1 Washington. Jan 12 C'oL Knox. Inltcd SUtcs Navy Secretary, told a conference in Washington that thry must not hope for an immediate full-scale engage ment in the Pacific. The Navy's main and immediate task is convoying in the north and south Atlantic and Pacific vital war supplies forReuter - 60 words
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236 1942-01-13 1 Signing Of Anglo-Iran Treaty Soon Teheran, Jan. 12. rHE new Shah of Iran, Mohamel Riza. declared, in an interview with Reuter: "An Anglo-Iranian Treaty will soon be signed He added that immediately after the treaty was signed he intended to carry out a long list of reforms. "Our soldiers areReuter - 236 words
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Article74 1942-01-13 1 1111 Japanese have been repeating their propaganda tactics used during their attack on Hong Kong when they asserted that the Governor. Sir Mark Young, had left the island. Yesterday the official Japanese agency broadcast that Sir Shenton Thomas. Governor of the Straits Settlements, has fled74 words
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177 1942-01-13 1 China As Base For Attack By Allies Chungking, Jan. I*. THE Communist organ New Qhina Daily reprints an editorial lrom the Emancipation Daily News, circulated in bhmsi. declaring that China's chief task and contribution to the Allied etfort against the Japanese lies in engaging the Japanese forces in China inUnited Press - 177 words
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Advertisement8 1942-01-13 1 RAFFLESJOTEL -TO-NIGHT-DINNER and DANCE 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT8 words
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Advertisement39 1942-01-13 1 ADELPHI HOTEL DINING-ROOM TABLE OHOTE LUNCH SI.7S DINNER $2.15 ORCHESTRAL SELECTIONS BY THE RELLER BAND SEA VIEW HOTEL TABLE D'HOTE LUNCH $1.7$ DINNER $2. IS SUNDAY: 1 1 A.M. 1 P.M. POPULAR CONCERT BY RELLER S BAND CURRY TIFFIN39 words
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208 1942-01-13 2 Stories Of Indian Troops From Front GERMANS are with the Japanese troops in Malaya, say Indian soldiers from the front. Though this should be treated with reserve, the total effect of the reports is impressive. An Indian Jamadar reports that when out with a208 words
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235 1942-01-13 2 London. Jan. 12. FIFTY thousand recruits swell the Indian Army every month. The army is now more than 1,000,000 strong— four times its pre-war strength. writes The Times. Territorial Units are now regulars. When they were disbanded, all volunteered for full service. The" cadresReuter - 235 words
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Article157 1942-01-13 2 Chungking, Jan. 12. REPORTS txave been received In Chungking that a large number of Koreans are being conscripted into the Japanese army thLs year. It is explained that the Japanese have always feared to draft Koreans into the army so long as they were lighting only inUnited Press - 157 words
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Article51 1942-01-13 2 Delhi, Jan. 12. MB. GANDHI returned to Wardha from Bardoli yesterday and the Congress President has also left for Wardha to attend the All-India Congress Committee meeting The U.P. Muslim League will meet in Lucknow to-morrow to consider matters to be raised at the next meeting of the All-India Muslim51 words
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86 1942-01-13 2 Duff Cooper's Recall "Not Censure" Melbourne, Jan. \2. THE Australian Prime Minister, Mr. John Curtin. .said yesterday that the decision not to proceed with the formation of an Empile Council at Singapore, and the recall of Mr. Dull Cooper, were a necessary corollary of the completion of the Pacific agreement86 words
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Article83 1942-01-13 2 Washington, Jan. 11. DLD Cross Chairman Norman Davis to-day announced he has cabled the International Red Crass Committee at Geneva, to send food packages immediately to the 110 Americans whu are held as prisoners in Germany and occupied France and also for weekly packages toUnited Press - 83 words
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Article64 1942-01-13 2 Stockholm. Jan. 12. PIE N_7:i_ arc teaching their youths something new, says the pagens Nyheter. Some German boys in Risterfeld had formed a club. The initiation consisted of blows and pinpricks, says a Berlin report. A sham fight broke out. The club leader, ased64 words
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Article40 1942-01-13 2 Delhi. Jan. 12. INJURED from Rangoon arrived in Calcutta hospitals yesterday. First aid parties from Madras have left for Rangoon, and an air raid relief fund has been opened there. In Calcutta a committee will co-ordinate Burma refugee relief work.40 words
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232 1942-01-13 2 I^ondon, Jan. 12. THE Luftwaffe's striking power is down to a fifth. The Nazis now cannot keep up heavy air attacks thanks to the Russians, writes a Sunday Times' writer. ThLs explains why the Nazi* have been making many gliders in Germany they are232 words
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Article60 1942-01-13 2 Washington, Jan. 12. THE Norwegian legation in Washington has received news that the Nazis are constructing ten new concentration camps in Norway. This, the legation states, is regarded as partial substantiation of the rumours that the Germans plan "wholesale reprisals on the Norwegian peoples for the recent raids onUnited Press - 60 words
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Article399 1942-01-13 2 Tokio Hopes Of German Aid Dashed WHILE it is natural at this stage, of the Paciiic war to concentrate our attention on events in M&laya and the areas around it, we tend to overlook the fact that tills is a world conflici,. said a news commentator broadcasting from thc Singapore399 words
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Article131 1942-01-13 2 THE Malay gun crew fired their 1 Lewis guns at the Japanese dive-bombers whenever they came within range, discloses the Commanding Officer of the lone British patrol vessel which hammered back at three Japan., j bombers for an hour off the Malayan coast. He says: "The131 words
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Article61 1942-01-13 2 A London. Jan. 12. f w TKR a one-night gap the R.A.F. last night resumed the offensive against German naval objectives. An Air Ministry communique states: "Last nlcht Bomber Command aircraft again attacked the German naral base at Brest. None of our aircraft areReuter - 61 words
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Article32 1942-01-13 2 JLL Delhi, Jan. 12. THE Bengal Government is 1 accelerating the development of civil defence plans A Minister for Civil Defence has been appointed and all civil defence Trork has been co-ordinat-ed.32 words
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Article160 1942-01-13 2 Wa&hinjt ton, Jan. 12. /^•ONGRESS mv'mbcrj> vho V^ lunched with Mr. Churchill I during his visit were charmed by his mannerisms and salty humour, writes Jay Haydon in the l>etroit News. During his Ottawa Press conference, Mr. Churchill removed the ban on direct quotation by allowing what160 words
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Article45 1942-01-13 2 London, Jan. 12. 'THE Stock Exchange was much 4 quieter to-day, mostly lacking incentive, *ith oils, tobaccos, Kaffirs and internationals tending easier, but textiles renewed their advance and breweries were good Cable and Wireless, with Brazilian and Chinese Bonds, showed small gains. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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497 1942-01-13 2 (By a Free Press Reporter) INDISCRIMINATE bombing by the I A I '''■CM'—^ very few military targets beinu hit in ;luir r on upcountry towns indic;ttes that the enemy an part of his campaign, trying to wag* of nerves on the people in Malaya. This497 words
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Article105 1942-01-13 2 Bringing Quislings To Justice l-""«i«in Jan THE Qnt 1 th °se Ciermai. "Quisling- wh crime* ;i t ™J In oocup:rd brought to U will bo wee*. Itepreaentativi Allied GoTernmeo meeting for thi have before them a declaration triontion for tb mruis expulsii are one oi the A. and an und^rt.Reuter - 105 words
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192 1942-01-13 2 New I^lht, Jan IJ. AIORATIOM for tin which undiT the most i weather tnd Otl ei I postal units were the Middle Easi was expressed by Mr v j Shoobert. I »:r- toi i Posts and Tel< ljust returned alter a I w tour192 words
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Article60 1942-01-13 2 Stockholm. Von Rittjentrop'a Hungary were concern the Winter campaign in according to political cIJ Perlin. saya the Bi i i I dent of the Social 1 ti.i i ■tongarr. h^ tayi la I tatn only v< ry smaU f<^ r Russian fn)nt for the but "whenReuter - 60 words
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Article29 1942-01-13 2 IMiawm. J*'- CANADA is buildi..K for ls> 4 .2 than e*€T 1,500 medium Ullkfl W»d universal cairlen. n put has ir r< isci Telegraph29 words
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Article33 1942-01-13 2 Malta. J^» l THERE <..<rr tkrt iterf according to »n Blcial munique. A ..mail enemy air.-ra:t dropp bombs on land. caus;n damage but there were ties. British flgl but mad" do Inter ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Advertisement977 1942-01-13 2 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE PUBLIC NOTICES. BIRTH COMMUNIQUE FROM BROCKFN— To Paulanu. wife FOOD PONTROI T 1?1* ©f P. T. Brocket of Kuala Lum- r^'*' 1-UIN 1 KU1.1.-.K, pur, at General Hospital, Singa- MALAYA. pore on Jan. 11, 1942. a daughter. niTnf k < Sweetened Condensed Milk PUBLIC NOTICES. No977 words
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Article1099 1942-01-13 3 CENTRAL DIVISION GROUP 1. South Bridge Road Telephone No. ithern Hotel 7641 Tong Sen Street North Can?! Road 29 80 Kim lam Hin Co 2^94 42. Telok Ayer Street 7321 GROUP II. Hill Street Police Station Huat School 522 1 Ext. 39* /2 33. Hill Street1,099 words
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Article267 1942-01-13 3 Chungking, Jan. 12. CHINESE communication authorities are urging the improvement of the direct wireless communication between Chungking and London, particularly in connection with Press messages, Reuter learns from communication quarters here who add that Dr. Wellington Koo, the Chinese Ambassador in London, is taking up theReuter - 267 words
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Article200 1942-01-13 3 London. Jan. 12. A GERMAN tanker, bombed off the n Dutch coast on Saturday night, was Wt blazing fiercely after a swift attack by a Lot kheed Hudson aircraft of a Cani.dlan squadron of the Coastal Comn and. A large supply ship, was bombed ;ind seven-ly damagedBritish Wireless - 200 words
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Advertisement377 1942-01-13 3 \P B POLICE NOTICE TENDERS HOOGLANDT CO. SINGAPORE 139 1498, Market Street, MUNICIPALITY ao f-«™ M^nHav Tan 19 1Q42 Tenders are now invited for the 3SJ,i npn/rtm^t, of the following materials or services the various Department of For parliculars ap lv Munlclpal Company will have temporary e prr pt a377 words
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Advertisement64 1942-01-13 3 M l* mI g the best table in town. Quiet Cosy and comfortable Impeccable Service for a formal dinner, or a light "after the show" snack. For table reservation Masters. PRICKLY HEAT!! for PREVENTION and CURE USE AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER Obtainable at all Chemists and Stores BUT INSIST on64 words
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Advertisement1171 1942-01-13 3 CURE THAT PUBLIC NOTICES, COLD PUBLIC NOTICE. WITH Imports of Black Tea, Green maW9WM A 9W4^w Tea and Teadust from China, NXINAHOL l" d >a and Ceylon. The Food Controller has apNASAL COMPOUND pointed Messrs. L. E. Tels Co's 50.75 per bottle Trading Society, of Nos. 34/36 Cross Street, as1,171 words
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Advertisement450 1942-01-13 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA APCAR LINE Incorporateo id Sngiand) IKMNSILAH IMB OKUMAI N. CO MAII i'ASSENGES \ND CARGO SERVICfc fhc oesi possfblt »«»lo» sre oeinx malntalßeo o> the f. O. 8. N Co. from the Straits to theii asuaJ )ort» of caU In China India Ceylo~ and the United Kingdom.450 words
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Advertisement724 1942-01-13 4 public notices. jrir)NEY TROUBLE NOTICE ■^■■^■^■sl Blm^B^ "^W Laid me up for 6 months m JH WILL BANKS. BUSINESS HOUSES r m S THAT M>i f A ORIENTAL Quite a different man Jm TELEPHONE UUITe airTerenr man ELECTRIC CO., LTD. Mr H< H Bu ff ere< j S harp stabbing724 words
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Advertisement378 1942-01-13 4 C/ THE ARISTOCRAT OF SOUTJUAFRICAM Alphen Red Wine Claret (///fttflPy) Alphen Sauvignon Blanc {/J °s Alphen Burgundy CALDBECK S &xact time f<>r i'ife f plus Sheffield endurance Since 1933 Omegri watche.^ navt r»r i e.-t trip a< nojd the worlds rerora ror Drecision Hew we are leliln vattfiea vith OMEGAS378 words
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446 1942-01-13 5 THE Singapore Free Press TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1942. On Our Guard F.i:mb>ts and defeatre not an easy subicuai at the present hat they exist even intry none can deny. .re of the past liould be sufficient u> be on guard the first who are i y aiding the enemy, I446 words
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Article448 1942-01-13 5 j-oxr.mJAY'S dayUght alerts k bl ngapore showed that 11 a great de^ to learn about air raids and th*> soft^o? f r C^VK spite of enemy attacks. The a^lv't^^ shelter imm^ the alert sounded is general advice but it LlnuVff inter Preted intellith? iL V*l e essenti al448 words
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Article158 1942-01-13 5 /\NCE upon a time a merchant was approached by a very frightened servant who asked for money to go to a village far away. "I have Just been to the bazaar and there I met the spectre of Death", said the servant. 'I am afraid. I must go158 words
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Article65 1942-01-13 5 New York, Jan. 11. THE liriti.3n Navy now Iw-J developed new instruments for detecting enemy ships and increasing the accuracy, range and power of her guns, writes Hanson Baldwin in the New York Times. Britain's superiority in the i Mediterranean proves the success iof the new65 words
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Article53 1942-01-13 5 London, Jan. 11. GfillMAN morale is bad. Worried Nazi leaders try to stiffen it by ev^ry means. The Das Re'ch **f* "*E not flinch from the sacrifices demanded. Suppress any xeeung* thnt weaken and divide us. "Victory is still uncertain. Onl> sulTeriim is ej*£vj* and53 words
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154 1942-01-13 5 New Joint Supply And Allocati on Council rpup London, Jan. 12. [Mb creation of a joint Supply and Allocation Council which will enable the best use to be made of the productive capacity of all foes of the Axis is expected to be announced early next week, writes the DailyReuter - 154 words
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Article204 1942-01-13 5 New l*lhi, Jan. 12. QRDNANCE factories, railway workshops and nearly 200 factories are now working at maximum capacity and more industrial research is being made to increase the immense supplies of war goods now pouring from Indian factories to the battle zones throughout the East.204 words
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Article57 1942-01-13 5 Washincton. j. 4n 12. AN luilian communique over the Rome radio intercepted here itaowa th.it duiinj? December only 237 Italian soldiers were killed on the Russian front which is believed hero to indicate that Italians are no longer participating to any considerable extent inUnited Press - 57 words
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Article84 1942-01-13 5 Stockholm. Jan. 12. ]^AW or nc law. the Germans are carrying on illegal barter In certain parts of the Reich, says Der Angriff In Koblenz, th-j R*»«jiTunß president had to intervein*. Wilhelm Ijpiv.. a Koblenz merchant, and owner of the Herdlenzs firm, w-.is fined 3.000 Reichtiiiarks for demanding84 words
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Article40 1942-01-13 5 Baltimore. Jan. 11. rjESI'ITE the Germans. Norway will help th« Allies. Only Britain. Japan and America have more ships than Norway. Rays the Baltimore Evening Sun Her sailors are fighting everywhere—help that will defeat Hitler and his satellites By Cable.40 words
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73 1942-01-13 5 Cairo, Jan. 12. •TO-DAY'S Middle East war communique states: "Pressure on the retreating enemy in the Ageila area was maintained yesterday, despite continued bad weather. "Our air forces, in particular, carried out most collective attacks on enemy supply columns- and motor transport. "In theReuter - 73 words
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Article56 1942-01-13 5 London. Jan. 12FREE French forces from Syria arc en route to reinforce the Eighth Army in Libya, according to a Cairo dispatch to the Independent French newi agency The contingent is equipped with the most modrrn arms, while amongst the troops are veterans ofReuter - 56 words
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Article182 1942-01-13 5 Alexandria J»n. 11. AJ-VofiY Aiidtrson, special corres- ponrit-nt with the Mediterranean Fleet, loft his life when the f.v>t li«ht cruiser Galatea was torpedoed nt night off Alexandria. Tlie rniiser had b*rn subjected to a seven-hour dive-bombing Attack and Anderson pave his written account andReuter - 182 words
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Article61 1942-01-13 5 Beirut. Jan. M THE first Australian food ship to Syria and the Lebanon has arrived here, says The Times' London* correspondent. It brings wheat, flour and frozen foods for the local civilians who were faced with famine because the Vichy French had taken big quantities61 words
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Article78 1942-01-13 5 London, Jan. 11. rpHE ii«-. A. M Hoilis, Vicar of Ch&rlton Kin*s. Cheltenham, and presently Ch&plaln to the Forces has been elected Bishop of Madras In .succession to the Rlgi.t Rer. I; 8. M Waller, and has written to the Metropolitan of the Church of India Burma and Ceylon. acerptinfcReuter - 78 words
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Article440 1942-01-13 5 TILE crew of an R.AJP. bomber which force-landed on a pigsty in a Jungle clearing in the mountains after a successful raid on a Japanese-ocupied aerodrome in North Malaya were welcomed and treated with the greatest hospitality by local Chinese, whose initiative enabled the crew440 words
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Article90 1942-01-13 5 London, Jan. 12. THE new restriction on the use of rubber means the disappearance of crepe-soled shoes and that soon it will be difficult to get such shoes repaired. The Minister of Supply has issued an order prohibiting, from Wednesday, the making of soles and heelsReuter - 90 words
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178 1942-01-13 5 Washington, Jan. 11. itlß. Walter D. Fuller, chairman lf of the National Association of Manufacturers, pledges industry's full support to the Presiaent's war production programme. He says: "Industry will produce, produce and produce for a swift and sure victory. "We repeat our promise made the day178 words
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Article48 1942-01-13 5 Washington. Jan. 12. CDITORIAL con.ments in Mexi- can newspapers since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour unanimously denounce Axis a&pression and this kl believed as indicating a wide and popular support of the Mexican Government's p>lioy of severing relations with Axis nations. United PressUnited Press - 48 words
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Article40 1942-01-13 5 Colombo, Jan. 12. IN view oi the var situation, the proposed visit of an Indian cricket team to Ceylon this year has been postponed till i945. according to a decision taken by the Ceylon Cricket Association. ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article47 1942-01-13 5 New Delhi. Jan. 12 THE Executive Committee of the Defence Services Headquarters' War Fund has donated Rs 1.000 for the rejef of air raid victims in Ran-oon and the money has been forwarded to the Governor of Burma. Sir Reginald Dorman-Smlth. Renter.47 words
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Article17 1942-01-13 5 Mr. C. E. Hudson is addres~ln- the Singapore Rotary Club to-morro*- on air raid precautions17 words
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Article195 1942-01-13 5 London, Jan. 12. ••THREE days ago the German radio announced that the Russians were making fruitless attacks on the thoroughly-pre-pared German winter line," says The Times military correspondent to-day. "Since then, the Russian advance has continued at several points and the German explanation has changed. liReuter - 195 words
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Article114 1942-01-13 5 Chungking. Jan. 12. CLOSELY following the Chinese successes in northern Hunan province, it is now learned that the Chinese forces in eastern Hunan province are launching a general offensive against Japanese positions to the south of the Lungyai railway, west of Tsingpo railway, In a general114 words
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Article23 1942-01-13 5 San Francisco. Jan. 12. JUDGE Jo>epn FY-inklln Ruthcr ford, thp 72-vcar-old-lcader of Jehovah's Witnesses." a religious moremeni, has died here Reuter.23 words
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Article1263 1942-01-13 5 Mary Heathcott - Mary Heathcott By SINGAPORE Wai very OtodAnt during yesterday's morning :ilert. The instructions issued by the Police on "action to be taken by the publio durin?4 aler.s" were faithfully followed. Th<> streets in the bright morning sunsh no were deserted. Along Orchard Road cars were drawn1,263 words
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338 1942-01-13 5 Brutal Ge rman Methods In Occupied Territory London, Jan. 11. THE full text o* the Soviet note on German atrocities recently sent to foreign Governments is published for the first time in the London Press. This document, which was recently summarized, reveals in its full horror a frightful tale ofBritish Wireless - 338 words
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Advertisement27 1942-01-13 5 DUMONT Modern Rimless glasses oy m SiK OPTICAL HOUSE |2 5 Nor tb Bridge Rd. t S'pore. Phone 6363. t i3 Hi*k St.. Kuala Lumpur. Phone 3054.27 words
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Article156 1942-01-13 6 ri'WO courts were occupied yesterday when the Assizes had its first Bitting this year. There was no cereni u.ii! opening. In accordance with the new criminal procedure war-time regulations, the cases are being tr.ed without Jurors. Murder cases will be tried by a judge assisted by two156 words
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138 1942-01-13 6 TIIK dropping of mines from enemy aircraft is to be experlod, particularly at night, states a communique from the Master Attendant to the shipping community. These mines when dropped. aiake a splash about "!."> feet high, and may or may not be attached138 words
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353 1942-01-13 6 THE debates in Parliament are mainly concerned with the present situation in Malaya, which is causing grave anxiety among the members. Mr. Attlee's explanation, they consider, failed to shed light on the obscure points which are of firstclass importance. In the face353 words
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174 1942-01-13 6 T"HK whereabouts of Mrs. Rose Oiller.pie and h*r 10-ycar-uld daughter. Pauline, who left Kuala I. mmir by car on Tuesday Jan. 6 f>r L\»jre. are shrouded in mystery 1 hej have not been heard of «:iite Jan. I. Mr Gilleapfte ls the wire of a174 words
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Article113 1942-01-13 6 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Jan. 10. A N o: cier published in a Jonore guzette extraordinary prohibits fires en open spaces, which would be \Lsible tiom the sea or air. without the permission of the Collector of I^and Reveiv.f of the district. "i."113 words
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Article141 1942-01-13 6 A WARNING that people who go to see flres caused by air raids are putting themselves in unnecessary danger, since a fire may attract a return visit from enemy bombers, is given by the Inspector-General of Police In an official notice published to-day. "When141 words
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519 1942-01-13 6 MESSAGES Of R .odwill have been ami to the Imperial Forces and the Mal.iv Replnr nt who are defend- inj? Malaya, by Chinese u»mt'a in Sin-r*pore. We are heartrned by your ?illant. valorous and resolute resistance against tie Jajxin- se invaders against whom519 words
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Article45 1942-01-13 6 Delhi. Jan. 12. THE Japanese in Malaya fear making a direct assault. They advance with wide flanking movements. The wide theatre of operations offers good chances of infiltration, said Lt-Gen. Sir Lewis Heath. C1.0.C. Indian troops. Malaya, to an Indian observer.45 words
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175 1942-01-13 6 BRITISH "Tommies". Australian "Diggers" and Indian soldiers, defending Malaya. will soon be entertained behind the front lines by a Chinese troupe from Singapore. A Chinese "comfort party" of 40 members of both sexes Ls being formed In Singapore now and mill shortly ro to the175 words
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Article137 1942-01-13 6 THE value of taking cover in an air raid was well Illustrated on a Chinese rubber estate on Singapore island recently. About 25 bombs were dropped on this estate The Chinese workers at the time were busy, either tapping or weeding. The moment they saw137 words
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Article151 1942-01-13 6 TWO orders designed to conserve food supplies in Jchore and another empowering the Food Controller there, to enlist the .services of certain people were published In th^ Jobon Government Ga/ettc yesterday. The mea.Mire, to Conserve food inrlud^ the prohibition of the use of fr.oundni us. groundnut rate, nya151 words
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Article33 1942-01-13 6 THE Sultan of Johore has sent to the Malavan Patriotic Fund a cheque for $5,000 In response |o the appeal made las' week on the Funds behalf by I Ady Thomas33 words
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512 1942-01-13 6 Australian Cabled News Melbourne. Jan. 11. BECAUSE manpower is not regarded i as Australia's most pressing problem in the present strategic situation in the Pacirtc. amendment of the Defence Act to allow militia to be .sent outside Australian territory is not considered likoly512 words
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330 1942-01-13 6 Jap Strategy To Isolate Fortress By Pincer Movement THE persistent and effective bombing of the aerodromes, docks and lines of communication in Bangkok constitutes one of the vital tactics #to relieve the defences of Singapore, in the opinion of informed circles in London.330 words
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Article130 1942-01-13 6 New Arrangements With Burma Government CHINESE women and children who wish to return to China via Rangoon may now do so withput their passports being visaed first by the Burma Government it is learned from the Chinese Consulate-General in Singapore. The Chinese Consulate-General in Rangoon,130 words
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Article116 1942-01-13 6 »r»HERE are still far too many pecp'.c who do not know that tt in dangerous to strike a match during the blackout. It Is "officially poin»e<l out. The* think that such a small flame cannot be seen from a great height. Actually It la authoritatively j-'ated116 words
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Article107 1942-01-13 6 (Prom Our Cwn Correspondent) Johore II ihru. Jan. 10 THE penalty for unlawful absence. from duty by any member of the police force or special police corps in Johore has been increased from one years' rigorous imprisonment to three years' rigorous Imprisonment In accordance with an order made107 words
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Article78 1942-01-13 6 From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Rahru. Jan. it. THE Slate Secretary has isourd a circular authorising heads of depirtments in Johore U> make two pavments to the staff in a month, the first jiayment not to exceed $100. Th 1 concession Is aLso extended to t'"or«? who are78 words
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Article137 1942-01-13 6 (From A CarresponUent) FROM sailors to ierry pilots, and ii >w engine drivers These are some of the changes of work which survivors of the Prince of Wales are experiencing in Malaya. They are proving that by being seamen their knowledge is not only confined to the137 words
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Article82 1942-01-13 6 ANY manual labourer, artificer or craftsman while employed on any work for Go.ernment or for any of the Armed Forces. If injured as a result of enemy action, shall be paid the same compensat on as would have been paid had he been a member of the82 words
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Article62 1942-01-13 6 (.From Our Own Correspondent. > Malacca, Jan 9 I'ILE marriage took place yesterday at the offlre of the Registrar of Marriages Malacca. Mr. Richard Moor officiating, of Mr. Le Tutng Wan. son of Mr. Ee Yew Cheng and grandson of the late Mr. Ee Kong Ouan. and Miss62 words
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Article29 1942-01-13 6 A DONAT.ON of »500 from Mr R M Meyer to the Malaya War Distresi Fund was received on Jan. 8 by the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. Singapore.29 words
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Article25 1942-01-13 6 ftsh may be exported from Johore without obtaining a permit from the Area Supply Ofnoer, states an order issued by the Food Controller.25 words
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Article96 1942-01-13 6 Mr. A. V. Aston Is attached to the Resident Councillor's Office. Malacca Mr. P. n. Landon of Uie Forest Department. Johore. has teen appointed chief of the Observer Corps Johore Mr. H. O. Turner is officiating a« District Officer. Jastn. and Mr A. I; Cobden-Rarasay as District Officer Alor Oaiah.96 words
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Article243 1942-01-13 6 "RUMOURS UNTRIr., RUMOURS ■^Government i coating children r ro n cute mt, yesterday Tr* e a r^' from tho aepwture Jl Ffcropean n drrn from h£r n-r Mce 2^ V <chrmc tor the r%J T **»M •rrr, n and h.ldren f( L *On pore. In Mi^j. "(iovrrnment has243 words
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Article63 1942-01-13 6 (^ONSTTTTTED *b< wa.s pr Dec. 11. the M the first tin esc was funeilj th doing U 1 act lik»*!y an nlr ra i alert by fl electric I The etel and further hni I until to-mor: Mr I v aul St neutor appr*i C H Withers Ad\63 words
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Advertisement13 1942-01-13 6 I B* I 7_ £^=^J I I Ri rZj^^B^K^^ ll i i I13 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous373 1942-01-13 6 .fOIIOKE COUNCIL MFIETING o: the Council of State will be held at the IVwan on Jan 20 at 10 20 a.m. CONVICTED on a charge of MWnf tamarind above the controlled price. Abdul Kadir bin Mohammed was fined $75 or thre» weeks' simple imprisonment i'i the Singapore Fourth Court yesterday.373 words
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