The Straits Times, 7 December 1939
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Title Section36 1939-12-07 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 2t PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939. PRICK 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 21 PAGES SINGAPORE,. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939. PRICE S CENTS36 words
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Advertisement133 1939-12-07 1 M PERFECT S.YLES ir. DRESSMAKING READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13, Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR, 25, JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). CI^TIforHIM Handkerchi?fs. Boxed in ("jzens and 1 dozen?. 57.20, $9.00 $12.60 per doz. Dress Set As Ai>ov~ with 4 $3.60, $4.50 SC.3O per >/2/133 words
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Obituary72 1939-12-07 2 Mrs. Au Yeong Man Sang, mother of Mr. Au Yeong Su Fung, passed peacefully away rarly on Wednesday the 6th instant at her residence No. 29 Damansara Terrace. Date of Funeral will be announced later. iS.S. and F.M.S. papers please copy). IIARWOOD—Miss Jane Harwood, younger (•aughtor of Mr. and72 words
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Advertisement493 1939-12-07 2 WARNER—VAN VLIET.—The engagement Is announced between Sidney, the eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. N. W. Warner of Cheshunt. Hertfordshire and Trader the rldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. Van Vllet of Singapore and Den Haag. SITUATIONS VACANT CAN EI'ROPEAN RECOMMEND good reliable Cook-boy amah. Box No. 780,493 words
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Advertisement520 1939-12-07 2 SITUATIONS WANTED THE SERVANTS AGENCY. 17, Dnoby Ghaut. (Estd. 1911) supplies Domestic Servants male and female of every description. EUROPEAN CHIEF COOK international experience seeks position Singapore, upcountry no objection. Apply Box 767, Straite Times. WANTED, by experienced fully trained Nanny, care of one child, preferably small baby. Willing to520 words
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Advertisement762 1939-12-07 2 HOUSES FLATS. TO L ET BIG COMPOUND HOUSE cantaln'nj? 8 bedrooms long bath attached. 2 socalhalls-Ixmgvj-verandah-garage servants quartersrent $140, furniture to be taken over Box 765, Straits Times. TWO-STOREY MODERN BUNGALOWS in Tanglin district. Three bedrooms. Compound but no tennis court. Available on completion. Rental $200.00 per month. Apply Box762 words
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Advertisement750 1939-12-07 2 PUBLIC NOTICE P. W. D. NOTICE The Batu Tiga-Bukit Karauning Rood will not be closed to through traffic, as notified to pub c on November 30 December 1, 1939. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER. Klang. AUCTION NOTICES BY ORDER OF THE CUSTODIAN OF KNEMY PROPERTY, S.S. AUCTION SALE Of a German-Made "Bosch" 13-tube750 words
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Advertisement366 1939-12-07 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. dncorporateo in England) PENINSULAR ANU ORIENTAL BM Co. MAII PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Owing to the Company's inability to publish the actual departure dates of its steamers intending passengers are courteously requested to enquire at the P. O. S. N. Company's Office to366 words
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Advertisement409 1939-12-07 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS I Incorporated In lapant GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LIVERPOOL Colombo. Ad in. Sari. Port Said. Naples. MarseiCn, Gibraltar and Liverpool Sail Snore HAKONK MARU Jan 1 KASIMA MARU abt. end. of Jan TO^ LIVERPOOL Via Suet, Liverpool, Antwerp and Rotterdam TURUGU MARU Sail Spore409 words
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Advertisement417 1939-12-07 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLY BR QUAY. SINGAPORE TeL 5151 CHARTERED BANK BUILDING. PENANG Tel. 1J66 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE417 words
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1261 1939-12-07 4 Mr. F. E. Mair Demands "End Of Disastrous Dictatorship" (From Our Own Correspondent) London, No. 24. QUTSTANDING developments of the tin situation this week have included a violent attack upon restriction by Mr. F. E. Mair, chairman of Rambut&n, Ltd. and other1,261 words
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1209 1939-12-07 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations WEDNESDAY. DfcC. 1939: S P.M. MJLNLNO Buyers Sefler§ Anipat Tin (is) 5s 3d 5s 9d Austral Amal. (5s> 6s 6d 7s Austral Malay <£) 37s 39s Ayer Hit&m 25s 26s Aypr Weng ($l) SO 95 Bangrln Tin <£) 22s 6d 23s 6d Batu Selangor ($1)1,209 words
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Advertisement283 1939-12-07 4 TUSSIPE CT SYRUP I W^ v FOR COUGHS ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS AND WHOOPING COUGH Ot..in.bl. M an, H(>sJ pALATABLE EFFECTIVE REMEOY DRUG STORE sole agents: GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. SINGAPORE «t KUACA LPMPUR. N* Mm JLim ML AUSTRALIA SERVICE SINGAPORE SYDNEY 2j days Departure Singapore, Sunday 6.30 a.m. Arrival Sydney Tuesday 2.10283 words
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Advertisement63 1939-12-07 4 Wst* Il6f^ TkEWfIEUAS Grubber Though sfmpte in use, the Trewhella Monkey Grubber will tackle the hardest Job by hand. Scientifically made to conserve physical' energy and eliminate strain. Ideal for tree felling and rapid land clearing. AS SUPPLIED TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS. RUBBER ESTATES. ETC.. THROUGHOUT MALAYA McALISTER CO., LTD.63 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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524 1939-12-07 5 AROUND THE MARKETS Rubber Easier: Shares Quiet But Steady By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Dec. 7. RUBBER is again an easier market in all centres. London fell threesixteenths of a penny to llVed-; New York lost one-eighth of a cent, to 19^ cents and the local market opened this morning524 words
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Article123 1939-12-07 5 Singapore. Singapore. Dec. 7, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler $7.50 Hamburg Cube $14 00 Java Cube *1200 Pepper White Muntok $1800 White 817-5° Black 9 50 Copra Mixed M.65 Sun Dried $5.00 Sago Flour No 1 Lingga $6.85 Pair $6.85 Sarawak $7.00 Jclotong Palembang $12.50 Banja $1250 Sarawak123 words
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Article148 1939-12-07 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 6. COMMODITY and Exchange mdrsets closed as follows with previous quotations •In parenthesis:— RUBBER: Dull. Spot- ll'^d ll'id (11 ll'l6d U*id) Jan.-Mar.: ll'*d HHd (ll%d ll%d) Apr.-June: lid 11 (ll%d 11 ll!16d> July-Sept.: 10 T id lid (11 716 d 11148 words
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Article171 1939-12-07 5 The following are the exchange rates this mo™U acting to the dally circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banung Corporation SELLING London T.T London demand 2/iu /W Rate for freight 4 n Lyons demand W>1% Switzerland demand VI Hamburg demand "TTis/i« New York demand c?J Montreal demand Batavia171 words
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Article344 1939-12-07 5 London, Dec. 6. A SHARP advance in ths prices of railway stocks was the chief feature of to-day's quiet markets on the Stock Exchange. Mo.it groups were easy at the opening but they recovered toward the close of trading. CLOSING QUOTATIONS The following are to-day's closing middle344 words
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221 1939-12-07 5 Singapore, Dec. 6, 5 p.m. MINING Buyer* Sehrr Ampats 5/4 5/7!v Au«tral Amalg 6/8 7/Batu Selangors 1-68 1.71cd Hong Patts 102 1.04xd jelibut 0.95 0.98 Kampong Lanjuta 21/9 22/6 K Kamuntlng 8/6 8/9 tCamuntinzs 12 13Kinta Kellas 7/- Klang Rivers 2.15 2.25 Kramats 12/3 12/9xd221 words
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Article79 1939-12-07 5 Thursday, Dec. 7. noon. Bayers Sellers Prices Prices No IX B.S.S. (Spot loose) 38M: 38% No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. in cases December 38% 39 G.F.A.Q. R.SS. f.o.b. In bales December 38% 38 tt FA.Q. R.S.S. f.o-b In bales December 38 38* FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX79 words
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43 1939-12-07 5 London, Dec. 6. RUBBER eased to-day owing to increased offerings together with a falllng-off in American demand. Cotton was active following the reduction in the United States' export subsidy. Values advanced on general speculative buying and Trade inquiry.43 words
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Advertisement260 1939-12-07 5 BANK OF CHINA i incorporated id China oy Special Charter) 12, Cecil Street, Singapore. Telephone: Manager'! Office 6444 Sub-Manager's Office C 443 tzchange Uept. 844t General Office 5188.9 Cable Address: "CHUNGKTJO." Paid Up Capital Cb. 40.000.000.M Reserve Funds In excess of Ch. 3.200.000.M lotai Assets approximately Ch. $2,617,000,000.00 Tse-Vung soons.260 words
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Advertisement304 1939-12-07 6 J,°-rV»*-y> ALHAMBRA 29th Ontnry-Fox Thrilling 4ir Drama presenting ALICE NANCY CONSTANCE -j women of the Sky *M The Thrills and 1 heart-throbs flfj Sr^tf^^l behind I^b*^t thfir fJ?:-»^j| W J spectacular B^ fl Jives in jj^H j» a Smashing »Wj Melodrama of Jfe**^ Adventure "TAIL SPIN" With JOAN DAVIS, Charles304 words
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Advertisement251 1939-12-07 6 A Delightful Comedy-Romance with two of To-uay's most Popular Stars! A Happy Hit! PAVILION 6.159.15 LAST NIGHT LUCKIEST GM m WORLD I B 4(BP^ s^^^ ft'- HH^aa a with V^lJ JANEWYATT Y&f V^/ iouij HAYWARD v3f/ A Universal Fictur* STARTS TO-MORROW ■^"■"■■i^™" PAVILION I CAUlMP^jjEg* mi] 6 wtswife THE FIRE251 words
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Advertisement294 1939-12-07 6 Have you Read the Enthusiastic Press Reviews? PACKED OUT AT EVERY SHOW! CAPITOf DAILY VAr 3.15-6.15-9.15 The Campaign Columbia Pictures' BRITISH hit— 'U-BOAT 29' With CONRAD VEIDT, VALERIE HOBSON and All-British Cast. Received by Air Mail Latest Gaumont British News including Sinking of the Simon Bolivar by German mines, Nazi294 words
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Article236 1939-12-07 7 Laying Mines Off The East Coast London, Dec. 6. A TWIN-ENGINED German monoplane making a reconnaissance or mine-laying flight crashed into the sea a short distance from the shore off the east coast early to-day. No air raid warning was sounded and no anti-Mrcraft firing was heard.236 words
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Article469 1939-12-07 7 Expected Dominions To Stay Aloof From War London, Dec. 6. GERMAN miscalculations of the British Commonwealth's attitude to the war are the subject of comment to-day in the Manchester Guardian which reviews the outlook In the Empire. After the signing of the Statute of Westminster469 words
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46 1939-12-07 7 Chungking, Dec. 5. IN connection with recent i.mours concerning the possibility of an important change in the Ministry of Finance, it is now believed practically certain that Dr. H. B. Kung will retain the post as Minister of Finance. Renter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article148 1939-12-07 7 German Crew's Attempt To Scuttle Ship Cape Town, Dec. 6. TT IS OFFICIALLY stated to-day that A British warships have captured the German liner Ussukuma (7,834 tans) in the South Atlantic. The announcement issued by the naval authorities says the Ussukuma left Lourenco Marques some 24 hours148 words
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Article142 1939-12-07 7 Chungking-Moscow Air Service Begins Chungking. Dec. 6. /COMMUNICATION facilities between Chungking and Moscow are to be inaugurated by a through air mail and passenger service between the two capitals. The Chinese Ministry of Communications' air liner Chungking is scheduled to take off to-day for Haml.Reuter - 142 words
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Advertisement259 1939-12-07 7 TO NIGHT Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. DINNER DANCE (formal) 9.45 to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE MEXICAN DANCERS OF INTERNATIONAL FAME Dinner $3.00 Non-Diners $1.00 SATURDAY— EXTENSION TO 1 A. M. SEAVIEW HOTEL TONIGHT FRIDAY 6c SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DINNER DANCE MUSIC BY THE ADELPHI SEA VIEW259 words
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Advertisement246 1939-12-07 7 box office W l^^^^n^^T^ TO-DAY PHONE 111 1 iwMWlMlinm 3.15-6.15 3 4. O O JoJ o ie IIVERY .FEIT 4 TIP-UP dRMCHfIfRJ TO-DAY *^Bh bother ra SUM. the back of tw ansv/crs 11A.M. Vou'U team a»* autifu t v| H SHOWS 1 M young tWnp"^^^^ CiRCLE m M ■Jft S2246 words
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1274 1939-12-07 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY 7, 1939. (96th. Day of the War.) Changing Our Diet Kin ihc course of a speech delivert in the House of Lords on Tuesday, Lord Halifax said that the Allies did not expect an early victory, nor did they count on an early collapse ofReuter - 1,274 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter448 1939-12-07 8 Mr. Anthony Eden On "The Prussian Spirit" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Will you please allow me to refer to the speech of Mr. Anthony Eden on Gestapo rule and to quote from It: "Germany made this war as in 1914 in order to impose448 words
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Letter467 1939-12-07 8 Working Bet ween 60 6? 70 Hours A Week To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— May I join "Pertinax" and Miner" in criticizing the conditions under which miners work in this country It is incredible that the powers that be can allow such a state of467 words
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Letter554 1939-12-07 8 Prompt Action By Planting Industry To the Editor of the Straits Times J Sir.— The mills of God axe reputed V to grind slowly, but to grind exceeding small! The mills of the Malayan governments certainly grind slowly and the > fineness of their work can only be554 words
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Letter375 1939-12-07 8 Goebbels And "The Right To World Domination" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Appended is a letter that ap- j peared in the Sunday Times of J London, on July 9, last. It concerns the spirit of the German people and i I quote it375 words
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Letter57 1939-12-07 8 To the Editor of the Strain Times Sir,— l, too, am wondering when a Malayan Expeditionary Force will be termed. The authorities will not allow Europeans to go back to England, and in Malaya no recruiting for such a force has yet begun. What am I to57 words
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Letter957 1939-12-07 8 Helped By Miscalculations Of His Enemies To the Editor of the Straits Times i Sir,— In the Nov. 27th issue of th« t Straits Times, you published a letter under the heading of The Real Ger- > many." in which were excerpts from another letter written by a957 words
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Advertisement254 1939-12-07 8 Be Careful in weaiing unground Sunglasses, which may cause vour eyes to be defective. Go to Nan Sin and see the modern names fitted with Genuine Chatice English Crookss' B or B2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision At S5 00 per pair. Nan Sin Optical House K%, North254 words
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Advertisement71 1939-12-07 8 New Shipment! XMAS AND NEW TEAK CARDS. T. C. W. Hand Painting Card*:— Set of Shi designs ia attractive Colours, with Eavetopes to Match. Price »nly $1.50 per Box. Postage Extra. G. H. KIAT tc CO.. LTD, 6-8 ■•Mnson Road. General Office 65W. Printing Dept. 65«;'. CHEAP FARES SINGAPORE 671 words
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192 1939-12-07 9 Moscow And Mutual Assistance Pact BUCHAREST ACCUSED OF "POLICY OF OPPRESSION" Russian Journal Attacks Balkan Bloc Plan THAT Rumania will be made the next victim of Soviet aggression is suggested by latest reports from Moscow. The current issue of the Communist International, reportsReuter - 192 words
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Article225 1939-12-07 9 HELP FOR THE FINNS Planes From Italy And Britain PRACTICAL help to Finland in her struggle against Soviet Jifgressinjr is coming from at least four countries Great Britain, the United States, Italy and Sweden. Reuter understands that the Britioti Government has given permission for the sale of 30 fighter planes225 words
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Article286 1939-12-07 9 Offer Made Despite Pact With Soviet In connection with Soviet war c;rrespondcnts' references to the accuracy of Finnish rifle-fire, it is authoritatively learn?d in Londcn that many cf the rifles have been lately sent to Finland frcm Germany. Thes? are partly Czecho-Slovak rifles which were firstReuter - 286 words
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Article120 1939-12-07 9 Another Raid By British Airmen London, Dec. 7. Air Ministry announces that R.A.F. aircraft carried out a successful flight over north Germany yesterday evening. The Ministry adds that there is no truth whatsoever in the German assertim that British aircraft flew over Denmark. The German officialReuter - 120 words
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Article102 1939-12-07 9 Russian Masses AN appeal to the Russian people, broadcast by the Finnish radio last night, states: "Do not trust your leaders who try to make you believe that the Finns want war with Soviet Russia. The Finns are a peaceful people and want to live in peaceReuter - 102 words
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Article108 1939-12-07 9 Rome. Dec. 7. NEWSPAPERS in Rome yesterday gave great prominence to Lord Halifax's statement in the House of Lords in which he emphasized the Nazi responsibility for the Russian invasion of Finland. Signer Mussolini had an hour's conversation with the German Labour Front leader. Dr. Ley,108 words
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Article105 1939-12-07 9 London, Dec. 6. rE Earl ol Stanhope, Lord President of the Council, announced in the House of Lords that the Government was prepared to agree to a secret session of the House of Lords next week, on Tuesday or Thursday. The date could be arranged betweenReuter - 105 words
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Article115 1939-12-07 9 London. Dec. 7. THE Greek steamer Paralos < 3,435 tons) going from Antwerp to Piraeus < Greece) with a cargo of German coal was sunk either by a mine or torpedo at ths Thames Estuary. Three persons were killed and 22 rescued. The Norwegian steamer PrimulaReuter - 115 words
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Article110 1939-12-07 9 Mr. Kennedy's View Of British Sentiment New York, Dec. 6. MR. J. P. KENNEDY. Ambassador in London, who arrived here by air to-day, told reporters that the British Government had not the slightest expectation that the United States would enter the war. Denying rumoursReuter - 110 words
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Article383 1939-12-07 9 London, Dec. 6. MK. A. V. Alexander, First Lord of the Admiralty in the last Labour Government, expressed disappointment in the House of Commons that Great Britain had not yet caught up with the menace of the heavily armed raider. Mr. Alexander also expressed concern at theReuter - 383 words
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103 1939-12-07 9 Paris, Dec 7. A LFRED HUGENBERG, tho German politician and industrial magnate, has fled to Switzerland, according to a radio announcement, reports Reuter. Hugenberg was chairman of the German National Peoples' Party from 1928 to 1 93 L\ and was Minister of National Kconomy,103 words
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Article261 1939-12-07 9 King's Praise For R. A. F. Pilot 80-Mile Drive Among The British Forces *T*HE largest concentration of troops seen in the British zone of the Maginot Line since the outbreak of the war took place when the King yesterday continued his inspection of the British Expeditionary Force, writes Reuter's speReuter - 261 words
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139 1939-12-07 9 MAGNETIC MINE HAS BEEN MASTERED Used Against U-Boats During Last War Paris, Dec. 7. «\UE have Germany taped,' 1 declared Vice-Admiral C. V. Usborne, Britain's Chief Censor, speaking at the Anglo-American Press Association luncheon yesterday. Emphasizing that he was stating his personal views, he said that they had mastered theReuter - 139 words
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62 1939-12-07 9 London, Dec. 6. MR. Winston Churchill's reference to the Asdic method of fighting U-boats was the. first use of the term in a public speech, Reuter learns. The naval authorities preserve complete secrecy about the device, which employs a special type of hydrophone apparatus62 words
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Article69 1939-12-07 9 Mystery Death Of Nazi Official New York, Dec. 6. WALTER ENGLEBERG, Secretary of the German Consul-General here, was found dead in his Brooklyn house with his skull smashed in. There are signs of a struggle. The police found enough supplies of food and wine In Engleberg's house to keep aReuter - 69 words
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Article48 1939-12-07 9 Chungking, Dec. 7 THE Chinese Aeronautical Affairs Commission says that the number of Chinese civilian casualties, as a result of Japanese air raids In 16 Chinese provinces during the seven months between January and July this year, is 40,000, Including 20,000 killed. -ReuterReuter - 48 words
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427 1939-12-07 9 Four Tank Divisions In Action Against Finnish Army Helsinki, Dec. 7. IT is understood that the Russians have thrown the Seventh 1 Arm- under General Mereskov ito the region comprised bv the Karelian Isthmus and Lake Ladoga. It consists of seven infantry and fourReuter - 427 words
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Article276 1939-12-07 9 Active Support For Finns Urged A CAMPAIGN in favour of active rk intervention in Finland was launched in Stockholm yesterday by an appeal published in all Swedish newspapers signed by leading professors, tankers, business men and bishops, reports Renter. The appeal stresses the gravity of theReuter - 276 words
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Advertisement47 1939-12-07 9 From 7 a.m. til) 7.3O p. in. on Weekdays and 1O.3O a.m. on Sundays and Holidays our staff of trained operators is at your service. Ring 5376 (5 lines) and ask for telephone order department. I i i /OLt of Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd ffi g47 words
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485 1939-12-07 10 Collieries Grant Increase To Employees AGREEMENT CONCLUDED AT MEETING LAST NIGHT (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 7. A SETTLEMENT was reached late last night in the strike at the Malayan Collieries' mines at Batu A rang, where 2,500 Chinese labourers and about485 words
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Article54 1939-12-07 10 London, Dec. 6. pCNTRABAND goods totalling 13.700 tons were detained by the British Contraband Cortrol durirg the week ended Dec. 2. During the fortnight ended Nov. 30, the French control detained 35,300 tons. The total contraband detained by the AUied controls since the beginning of the war isReuter - 54 words
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Article184 1939-12-07 10 MMMMMS KAH-I.KS HOTEL Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. Dinner Dance (Formal t 9.45 to Midnight. CAKKKK THEATRE. GEYHNr. Secret* of Treasure Island. Complete Serial at 7.45 p.m. GRtAI WOULD Cabaret 9 p.m. to Midnight Globe: Jesse James. Sky: Service !>■ Luxe. Atlantic Theatre: Chinese Pictures. BAI'PV WOKLD Happy184 words
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Article216 1939-12-07 10 Sawmill Men To Go Back I AFTER further negotiations yes- terday lasting into the night, agreement was reached in the 40day old Singapore sawmill strike, and the sawyers and other workers are expected to return to work tomorrow. Twelve sawmills employing 1,800 were involved and negotiations have216 words
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Article81 1939-12-07 10 THE Straits Settlements Government's announcement, on advice from London, that the shipping route for the pilgrimage to Mecca is safe is reported by the committee of the AllMuslim Missionary Society to have been gratefully received. The society addressed Government on the matter at the beginning of81 words
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Article40 1939-12-07 10 The Gaumont British Newsreel at the Capitol Theatre gives an interesting variety of war news —the sinking of the Simon Bolivar, scenes with a convoy in the North Sea. Grade Fields entertaining the troops, and Nazi j planes shot down.40 words
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Article, Illustration199 1939-12-07 10 Captured By Motorists 'THREE Americano and a British Army officer were responsible for the capture of a 12-foot python on the Changi Road, Singapore, last night. The Americans were Mr. Maurice Bernmaum, the American Vice-Consul, Mr. Maurice Sllverstein, general manager of Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Oriental Co., and199 words
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102 1939-12-07 10 K.L. MUNICIPALIZATION FURTHER DISCUSSION (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 6. ANOTHER conference on the subject of the municipalization of Kuala Lumpur was promised by Major G. M. Ilidd, the British Resident, Selangor, ut the State Council meeting. He agreed that there had been many delays in consideration of102 words
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97 1939-12-07 10 TTWO newly ordained priests, one of the Sacred Heart Church, Tank Road, the other of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, will sing their first High Mass in their respective churches on Sunday. The Rev. Fr. Francis Chan will officiate at the Sacred Heart97 words
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89 1939-12-07 10 I*HREE Chinese lads were successful in gaining the Royal Life -Saving Society awards of merit for. a meritorious performance in an award test held at the V.M.C.A. swimming pool, yesterday. The award winners were: Ong Tiang Guan, Ong Wee Lee and B. Fong. The candidates,89 words
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617 1939-12-07 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 6. \I7ITHIN the next three years VT 30,500 acres of land will be available for padi cultivation, it was stated in the Government answers to 21 questions asked by Mr. J. R. Vethavanam, which were617 words
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171 1939-12-07 10 THE part played by the Empire in the war was warmly praised by the Dominions Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, in the House of Commons yesterday. He said that from the small Dominion of Newfoundland hundreds of men were joining the Royal Navy. Southern Rhodesia,Reuter - 171 words
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Article196 1939-12-07 10 Matter Concerning Guardianship (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 7. T*HE High Court case in which 1 two widows of the late Capitan Chung Thye Phin were involved ended apruptly yesterday. In the case Chan Kwai Chee, a widow of the late Capitan Chung Thye196 words
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74 1939-12-07 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Dec. 6. ALTHOUGH there was little progress at the conference held at the Chinese Protectorate yesterday between 12 delegates from the 600 labourers who have downed tools at the local foundries and their employers, it is hoped that a sel-lement74 words
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Article48 1939-12-07 10 A RESIDENTIAL college affiliated to Calcutta University, is being established at the Ramakrishna Mission headquarters near Calcutta, in fulfilment of Swami Vivekananda's educational scheme. The programme entails an initial cost of R5.50.000 and the Mission authorities have issued an appeal for contributions from Malaya.48 words
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Article39 1939-12-07 10 MR. L. A. Joseph, Secretary to the Registrar-General of Statistics, i has, subject to confirmation, been appointed to the Straits Settlements Civil Service from the General Clerical Service. No further appointments have been announced.39 words
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Article184 1939-12-07 10 Rail Link With Prai Interrupted HEAVY RAIN ON EAST COAST HPHE fierce north-east monsoon has interrupted rail communication between Bangkok and Prai, on the Malay Peninsula, telegraphs the Bangkok correspondent of the Straits Times. The authorities are trying to arrange an alternative service by the sea184 words
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177 1939-12-07 10 THE Legislative Council meets again on Monday at Singapore, when the Financial Secretary, Mr. H. Weisberg, will move the passing of the Colony's Supply Bill through all stages. The Colonial Secretary, Sir Alexander Small, will move a formal resolution that the Council approves the Municipal177 words
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73 1939-12-07 10 HOW he chased and arrested the first accused on his motor-cycle, was told by David McCall in the third court yes erday, during a charge of armed robbery against Wong Fook and Lav Kaam Yun. The two accused are alleged to have held up a73 words
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Advertisement34 1939-12-07 10 S PAN N I N iyff.^^^|| g^^^m^OF SINCAPOBE '^fc%^NJß^\E ant^ nomes are now also reduced. IPliHr^^w 9ss&. saag« Enquiries will receive immediate ORIENTAL TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED I txiLL STKEET PHONE ojab M34 words
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312 1939-12-07 11 Europeans And Income Tax In The Colony 'SERIOUS QUESTION/ SAYS SPEAKER 'IF there is any proposal by GovA ernment to introduce incometax into this country I hope the Association's committee will consider the matter very carefully and make whatever recommendations they think fit. It is a very serious question affecting312 words
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51 1939-12-07 11 THAT a sum of $3,000 had been entered in the Selangor estimates for the relief of destitution to implement the recommendations made in the report of Lt.-Col. Lord on this subject was revealed by Major G. M. Kidd, British Resident. Selangor, at the State Council51 words
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504 1939-12-07 11 Consul's "Boy" Said To Have Tried To Kiss Cook's Wife i soda liquid. There were stains of the stuil on the floor. The Inspsctor then said that he went to tlte cook's room and found the Chinese "boy," Teow Hoon. lying dead on the504 words
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178 1939-12-07 11 French Citizens In Malaya And Registration DRENCH persons, including French r citizen Renoncants from India, either born or domiciled in British Malaya, who have already completed or will complete their twentieth year on Dec. 31, 1940, are asked by the French Consul-General, Singapore, to call at the Consulate on any178 words
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Article46 1939-12-07 11 GENERAL meetings of the Singapore Eurasian Women's Association have been changed from the first Thursday of the month to the second. The next meeting will be held on 'Thursday. Dec. 14, at 5.30 p.m.. at the I Girls 1 Sports Club. Serangoon Road.46 words
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700 1939-12-07 11 Ricksha Owners Give $1,000 To War Charity FUND MORE THAN $750,000 THROUGH the medium of the 1 Registrar of Vehicles, a gift of $1,000 has been made to the Malaya Patriotic Fund by the Rickshaw Owners' Association of Singapore. The president of the association, forwarding the contribution, wrote that it700 words
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Article139 1939-12-07 11 THE privileges and rights of British citizenship were discussed by Mr C. B. Paul, of the Anglo-Chinese School, in an address to the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday. Mr. Paul, who referred to constitutional progress in Ceylon, deprecated any tendency towards stabilising racial and religous differences as139 words
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95 1939-12-07 11 THAT the school had been awarded the highest marks in the Department of Agriculture's annual competition for gardens in English schools this year, and that they had received the third prize for book-binding in the Malaya Agri-Horticultural exhibition last August, was stated by Mr. Ben95 words
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Article54 1939-12-07 11 INSPECTOR Michael Boyle, who was injured when attacked by a party of sawmill strikers in Beach Road, Singapore, on Saturday night, is out of hospital. Yesterday Inspector Boyle, who Is a member of the Rotary Club attended the meeting and was welcomed by the president,54 words
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Advertisement116 1939-12-07 11 ~^/00gB0Km^~S^ ~B&—m RUNNING SHELL MOTOR OIL I WrAYSONTHEjOBll Shell Motoi Oil is such a good oil lot your densotion of watei formed by combustion Sm car because it it refined by the most up-to-date of Motor Spirit. At starting the moment when 1 4 process and contains an exclusive minerci116 words
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Advertisement260 1939-12-07 11 -■'^B FOR XMAS ~ZJ %c Ideal Gift t _r™k _r*~ _F_f? V* -^Sr To MaU c 40? An 9*** BOLDOOT tEau de Cologne Made in Holland, with a rich, rare, lovable fragrance. This exquisite concentrated Cologne is known to thousands of women on the Continent and America. LASTING and REFRESHING260 words
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Article, Illustration274 1939-12-07 12 PREPARATIONS for the presentation of the Island Committee's first production, "The Island," in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, are almost complete. There will be a dress rehearsal to-day. Rear-Admiral T. B. Drew and Mrs. i Drew will attend the opening night performance274 words
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95 1939-12-07 12 Salvation Army Needs More Toys For Christinas TTHE response to my appeal this year for toys has been reasonably good, although we could do with a great many more toys," Lt.-Col. H. A. Lord, of the Salvation Army, told a Straits Times reporter. The figures this year," continued Lieut.-Col. Lord,95 words
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Article12 1939-12-07 12 Mr. Donald Farquharson. the Negri Sembilan planter, has returned from home leave.12 words
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381 1939-12-07 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Nov. 21. TTHERE was a time— before the last slump and during the days when the Malayan cinemas exhibited only silent films— when Europeans In Singapore paid $5 a seat to see any sort of flesh and blood381 words
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77 1939-12-07 12 THE death occurred at the General Hospital, Singapore, last night of Miss Jane Harwood, an American girl with many friends in Singapore. She was 29 and has been employed by Fraser and Co. Miss Harwood, who was the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs.77 words
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Article19 1939-12-07 12 Mr. R. B. Nunneley, a former presided of ths Negri Sembilan Planters Association, M leaving for England on retlrem?nt.19 words
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Advertisement307 1939-12-07 12 w 111 1 Rl^^'^ms^^l Single Room 8 per da; Double Room 1 person $10 per da> Double Room 2 oersons $15 per da\ B^Pyi^P^^SJWWWiWWWWppWMB Bungalow without meals $10 per da? Bungalow with meals for By!l^r^l w0 Dersons '20 per da; No dogs allowed in the Hotel FoT turiflCT informat'on write:307 words
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Advertisement417 1939-12-07 12 'VAN HEUSEN" IRANO With covered Van Heuszn collar attached. Made in coat style in white or coloured designs. This garment Is ideal for sports and country wear, bring tailored In a manner which allows of it being worn either with tie or jpen at the throat. A close fitting half417 words
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Article181 1939-12-07 13 If neuritis bothers you. deal with it as this woman dealt with hers: For years I was unable to knit." she writes. owing to neuritis in my hands. Last year I started taking Kruschen, and now the knitting craze is on I can keep up181 words
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1267 1939-12-07 13 Review Of War At Sea IJBOAT MENACE CONQUERED: MINES BEING MASTERED NEARLY 1,000,000 tons of warships of all classes is being built, much of which is in an advanced stage, disclosed Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, in a >tatementReuter - 1,267 words
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101 1939-12-07 13 P. O. CHAIRMAN'S TRIBUTE TO SEAMEN THE aim of shipbuilders to give whole-hearted support to the Government in all demands was emphasiied by Sir William Cnrrie, the chairman, at a meeting of the P. and O. Company, in London yesterday. Ha expressed admiration for seamen of all ranks, Indian and101 words
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Article188 1939-12-07 13 T*HE Hungarian Prime Minister, Count Teleki, addressing Parliament in Budapest yesteidday, ►said, "This (Western) war and the fight of our Finnish brothers fill our hearts with sorrow." His statement was received with sympathetic cheers for Finland. Travellers returning to Swizerland from Austria bring stories of unrest188 words
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Advertisement93 1939-12-07 13 SMILING FACE reflects t SATISFACTION with Expert EyeExamination, Smart Eyewear and Low Charges by Everbrigbt Optical Co. 19. Chulia Street. Phone 4435 C 8. CHONC Or. ot Optotretry. GUARD your Jj too*P* s £«>' Reprewr.'.at.vfs /WS* 7 iMuiler, Maclean atCo.. In.- Post Be-. 154, Singapore. ;s&*/ FOOLEY PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINES.93 words
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Advertisement258 1939-12-07 13 UCDC'C v4Bl£v GOOD 181^ HEALTH! Good health is stored in every jar of Marmite. Use Marmite regularly for soups, stews and all meat and savoury dishes. It makes delicious sandwiches, too lust mix a little Marmite with three times as much butter, and spread MARA/fTTF Mannite is a concentrated yeast258 words
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Article94 1939-12-07 14 Attempt To Verify The Allies' Battle Order THE GERMANS made a series of raids on the Western Front during the past 24 hours at six different points on a 20-mile stretch of the Lorraine front All the raids were repulsed, and at two points the Germans sufferedReuter - 94 words
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Article32 1939-12-07 14 HIGHER TAXATION IN JAPAN A NEW taxation bill designed to increase revenue by 500,000,000 yen will be submitted to the forthcoming session of the Diet by the Government, says a Tokio message.32 words
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359 1939-12-07 14 Danish Premier Urged To Sever Relations With Soviet I EGATIONS in Helsinki have all moved ten miles inland to the village of Grankulla. The American Ambassador in Moscow is reported to have warned the Kremlin of the consequences of injury to AmericansReuter - 359 words
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Article167 1939-12-07 14 London, Dec. 5. FROM Aug. 4 to Nov. 4 in 1914 the Navy lost 22 ships totalling 125,656 tons including five cruisers, one air-craft-carrier torpedoed, one battleship, one cruiser and eight other ships mined and three cruisers sunk In action by enemy surface ships, says Reuter's chiefReuter - 167 words
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Article79 1939-12-07 14 r,- New Yorlc Dec- SpRITZ KDHN, the leader of the GermanAmerican Bund. Nazi c^anization. was sentenced to from 2'i years to five years' Imprisonment for grand larceny of the organization's funds and for forgery. He was convicted last Saturday. In passing sentence, the JudgeReuter - 79 words
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Article53 1939-12-07 14 pilots are to be employed to fly new RA.P. machines of the light training type from aircraft factories to aerodromes At the outset only eight women wiil be employed under this new Air Ministry scheme. They will form a secticn of the Air TransportReuter - 53 words
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136 1939-12-07 14 London, Dec. 8. THE uncertain attitude of Germany 1 towards the Soviet attack on Finland is the subject of comment in London official circles. It is noted that while the German Government does not openly criticize the Russian action, it went so tar as toBritish Wireless - 136 words
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Article80 1939-12-07 14 Moscow, Dec. 5. THE Russian High Command at Leningrad in a communique says that during th e fighting in Finland two Soviet planes were shot down and two more lost their bearings and apparently landed in Finnish territory. On the other hand, 11 Finnish planes wereReuter - 80 words
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Article, Illustration37 1939-12-07 14 Lord Nuffield. (standing), who was recently appointed to be the Air •ii T J S Director General of Maintenance, is seen going over papers with the Air Minister, Sir Kingsley Wood, at the Air Ministry in London.37 words
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Article97 1939-12-07 14 I Rome, Dec. 6. TALVS withdrawal from the League of Nations oeccmes effective on Dec. 11 w'nen she pays her contribution for the last time. This statement was made over the radio by way of answer to recent suggestions abroad that Italy had so estrangedReuter - 97 words
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202 1939-12-07 14 U.S. Feeling War Effects Mr. Hull On Difficult Days Ahead Chicago. Dec. 5 Ilflß. CORDELL HULL, U.S. Secretary of State, in a speech at the annual meeting of the Farm Bureau Federation, declared that America must not be drawn into the war, "but even though we remain at peace, weReuter - 202 words
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Article155 1939-12-07 14 R_™,_ London, Dec. 6. EFETcRING in the House ot Lords yesterday to neutral prcte^ against the seizure oi German exports Lord Halifax said they wou'd be answered in full and in detail He emphasized that the Government had not exceeded its rights under international lawReuter - 155 words
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Advertisement317 1939-12-07 14 FOR SMOKERS USE NICOTA TOOTK PASTE SPECIALLY MADE TO REMOVF NICOTINE STAINS FROM THE TEETH DELIGHTFULLY REFRESHING. ECONOMICAL IN USE 50 cents per large tube Obtainable from THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. AND FROM ALL CHEMISTS FERRANTI LTD. The name 'FERRANTI" (Registered in the S.S) is outstanding amongst those who pionee^d317 words
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Advertisement35 1939-12-07 14 THE 8 H.P- SALOON 1 k .id IM an* elbow rooß all «~f Sr£ ft gwilw < w aU '"i ».eara«e. a.* a •2. Z&Z- ta*. ear- ffttl -SISS* crtrtsiatt .ail", y*™"!^ ..table ta«aga tHWart*" 135 words
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Miscellaneous391 1939-12-07 14 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE ZHI, 1.33 me s (225m.) ZHP 9.69 me/1 (30.96m.| p.m. 1.15 Miscellaneous programme of gramophone records. 1.30 The new. and mid -day ubber and tin prices. 1.40 Interval. 5.00 Hindustani music. t 5.30 Cantonese drama from "Nang Heng Nang Dal. Bung Uk and Fal Fong.t 5.55 Cantonese391 words
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Article141 1939-12-07 15 POLLOWING are selections for this afternoon's races at Ipoh in the first day of the Perak Turf C lob's Itocember extra professional meeting Straits Times Race 1. Bay Rose, Little Miss X. Race 2. Glamour, Twinkling: Eyes. Race 3. Policy, Rebel King. Race 4. Faith, Pat Burke.141 words
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323 1939-12-07 15 A CARD of seven races has been framed up for to-day at Ipoh In the first day of the Perak Turf Club s December extra professianal meeting. The first race will start at 3 p.m., the succeeding races following at323 words
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66 1939-12-07 15 C.C.C. members are reminded that they can reserve seats at $1 per seat in the members' enclosure for Saturday's Malaya Cup rugby match between Singapore and Johor. on the padang. The general public will be admitted at 50 cents to the v/est side of66 words
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Article63 1939-12-07 15 rE lollowing have accepted to play for S.C.C. vs. S.C.R.C. at the S.CC. ground to-day. Lt. R. A. St. C. Sproul-Bolton Pay Lt G. C. Fortin, P. F. Kinsey. S. T.Monk. W. J. Peel. Capt. J. R Kcllett; Capt. R. G. J. King?m:ll, Lt. N. H. W. Corrie,63 words
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403 1939-12-07 15 Six Points Shared In Keen Game On The Padang THE Bankers, Insurance and Merchants held the Army 'to a draw in a keen tournament rugby game played on the padang yesterday. Each side scored three points through tries. The Army attacked t'joughout the first403 words
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Article374 1939-12-07 15 Draw And Starting Times For Saturday •"PHE Captain's prize competition at 1 the Inland Golf Club will be played on Saturday afternoon. Owing to the long list of r Wyers, it is imperative that all parti* ipants should start teeing off prorrpUy according to the scheduled times.374 words
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Article32 1939-12-07 15 I W. GEDDES won the Oldfleld Cup golf competition, organized by the Rotary Club, Singapore. Ng Seng Choy was runner-up. These results were announced at the Rotary tiffin yesterday.32 words
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73 1939-12-07 15 IN the inter-unit open tennis tournament at Tanglin yesterday, the R.A.M.C. beat Ist. Ac-Ac. Regiment. The following are the results (RA.M.C. players mentioned first): Lieut.-Col. Link and Pte. Taylor beat Lieut. Allpress and Lieut. Hartley. 2—6, 6—3, 6—o; Stff.-Sgt. Nines anti 8.Q.M5. Box beat73 words
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Article59 1939-12-07 15 TPHE Devonshire Badminton Party found little opposition at the. hand of the Eclipse Badminton Party "whom they beat by four games to one in the local inter-club badminton championships, played at the Clerical Union Hall, last night. In a hockey match played at Hong Lim Green yesterday the59 words
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261 1939-12-07 15 /"*OOD. keen fighting which louiurc-j, v» Services boxing In Singapore, was again seen at Tanslin last night, when the finals of the open individual Championships Of the Ist. Battalion, the Manchester Regiment were fought. Their superior team of boxers wo l. "A" Company the261 words
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Article29 1939-12-07 15 Hockey: S.CC. vs. S.C.R.C., S.C.C; Police Band vs. Indian Gen. Hospital, Depot; Indian Assn. vs. Sappers and Miners, Balestier. Amateur Boxing Meeting, Happy World, 5.30 p.m.29 words
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122 1939-12-07 15 TSE S.C.C. beat the 7th Heavy Battery, R.A. Changi, by two goals to nil in an interesting hockey match played on the padang yesterday. The game was fairly even with the Club proving the superior side by a small margin. They fielded a strong122 words
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Article111 1939-12-07 15 London, Dec. 6. •■THE 1940 Grand National will be run at Aintree, according to Sir Warren Fisher, North-western Regional Commissioner. Reuter. CASUALS WIN 4—l THE Casuals beat an Indian Association team by four goals to one in a hockey match played at Balestier yesterday. The111 words
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320 1939-12-07 15 Score No Indication Of Close Run Of Play IN spite of the soft turf, good hockey was seen on the 1 padang yesterday when the S.R.C. met the Punjab Regiment and won by four goals to one. Though well defeaieJ, the320 words
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Article201 1939-12-07 15 EIVE thousand watched Oxford beat Cambridge by 15 points to three in the annual inter-varshy rugby match, which was played outsid; London for the first tiro?since 1872. Owing to the war the match was an unofficial game and no blues were awarded, but play was keen and201 words
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Article, Illustration95 1939-12-07 16 (Left) A camp in the north of England, where captured German sailors and airmen are interned for the duration of the war, is known locally as the "U-boat Hotel." Here are some of the prisoners having a sing-song in tho recreation room, at95 words
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Advertisement146 1939-12-07 16 THREE DANGER ZONES. Thinning hair at the crown, templt and forehead are definite signs of approaching baldness. Heed this warning and do something Use Evelyn Astrova Hair Tonic. B^L^^^^ft^B^BH L^b^^^a L9CT B^B^^^^ L il «W V ~l^M A Ljb^^ b^bK m .-^bLbib>^bß^b^b^b^b^b^bl b^ Lv TbT ABE OBTAINABLE IN ALL SUES146 words
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Advertisement29 1939-12-07 16 bF7_t 3 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL 4c CO. 3, CAPITOL BUILDING. SINGAPORE. THE MOST TALKED-OF SAFETY FEATURE IN HISTORYK^ UUNLOP RUBBER CO.. tS.S.t LTD. «INGAPC «tt. PCNANd •X, l UMPUH,29 words
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Title Section17 1939-12-07 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT KIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939. No. 201.17 words
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Article, Illustration86 1939-12-07 1 A SIMPLE, girlish frock in one of the season's favourite colours, dark forest green, is included in the wardrobe of Brenda Joyce, 20th Century-Fox player. Brenda approves details like the row of fabric buttons, turn-over collar of white silk pique, and knotted fabric belt. Also the86 words
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Article, Illustration1187 1939-12-07 1 THK article in last week's Women's Supplement only half stated the case of lonely wives on isolated rubber plantations and tin mines. It is true that planters are apt to choose the wrong type of wife, but disillusion is often greater to the bride than1,187 words
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Advertisement92 1939-12-07 1 )ig reduction on Evening Bags for one week only Capitol Bldf: Spore: Phone 3858. When you add boiling water to Lush us the flavour bud dissolves quickly, the flavour is released and you have n sparkling table jelly, rich in fragrance and with a fresh flavour that rivals the natural92 words
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Advertisement36 1939-12-07 1 WITH slacks or s trim skirt, the best blouse you can have is one that is pretty without being ornate, such as this neat design in jersey cloth, with five, small bows marching; down the front.36 words
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Advertisement93 1939-12-07 1 Ttf£ JAD£ ?fi££ New Stock Lingerie Just Received Completely New Designs. 18 fs'Tor"'' Phone 7143 LAVENDER^ Tin* gracious beauty of the Yardley lingll«li Lavender has made it the chosen Perfunu* of smart women the world over. Its fresh, youthful fragrance is always charming— the complement, too, of complexions made lovely93 words
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Article, Illustration989 1939-12-07 2 Feather-Stitching Is Again In Fashion Ba rbara's Dia ry London. FEATHER-STITCHING has again come into fashion in a new way. It is worked in coarse cotton, or bright wool, upon curtains, bedspreads, cushions and other household articles. The stitching is worked in large interlaced circles, or other geometrical designs always989 words
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Advertisement275 1939-12-07 2 FOR THOSE DESIRING to remain "TASTEFULL," we 're unpacking a brilliant new collection of Paris Chic chapeaux made of silk jerseys and linen straws featuring the latest trends of new Autumn styles. Classic brims, down front and back, with 3 inch width ?atin or gros grain ribbon "bustle" bows; dramatic275 words
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Advertisement188 1939-12-07 2 DCNT SAY PERMS.! fay Ka y ea when you jiSaajy A mean a good perm. yg?gy KAYES ls known for HMd -orrect and courteous JflwppCP 1 service, cleanliness and nl*^jS carefulness. All perms J unronditionnlly guar- antccd for 8 months. Rates: $6.. $10. and $12.50 KAYES BEAUTY PARLOUR Specialists l.i188 words
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Article, Illustration6 1939-12-07 3 Chiffon And Lace Shower Of Pleats6 words
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Article416 1939-12-07 3 Return Of Charming Form Of Illumination By Madge Ames WHEN we wish to cut down modern lighting methods, we have a good excuse to go back to that most charming of all illumination—candlelight. For the dining table especially, nothing is more restful or pleasing, and many416 words
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Article, Illustration47 1939-12-07 3 Sequins For Evening Sequin embroideries are suggested to give original touches to evening ensembles. An effective feather design is shown on a simple, dark house dress. Wired sequins may be fashioned into the spray of leaves shown, and spangles ran be sewn together for ike ooifturr Hewer.47 words
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Advertisement273 1939-12-07 3 Get your Christmas Present* earlier from the NEWEST SILK SHOP in the Town, our Ist. Introductory SALE is proceeding VISHNU SILK STORE 46, North Bridge Road YOUR CLOTHES Cor DRY CLEANING. «c DYEING, we cordially invite you to h:ve a -trial order at our new >>hop at the GLOBE DRY273 words
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Advertisement284 1939-12-07 3 S^^'^Jy SHE DID HER XMAS y&Z&J^ SHOPPING AT OUR SHOP U#^ i WE HELPED HER WITH SUGGESTIONS WE GOT FOR HER WHAT WE DO NOT SELL c WE PACKED AND DESPATCHED FOR HER SHE CAME IN WORRIED— SHE LEFT SATISFIED WLJWIL PHONE 7144 31-33 HIGH STREET ;^slBs Dries to the284 words
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Article, Illustration3511 1939-12-07 4 -By Straits Times London Woman Correspondent London, Nov. 2. A WOMAN of amazing driving force, as well as personal charm, Mrs. Walter Elliott, who has played a successful part in launching the Women's Land Army, was seated at her desk at headquarters of the National Council3,511 words
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Advertisement480 1939-12-07 4 /avoid\ /blemished] if t4i l V MSB {m #f this 2-PUHPOSE SOAP JTMildly^^L JrSooth-^^^ Q| W antiseptic W ing a* m purifie* the m cream, ren- jS* m>^ i I P° re# clear* I I derm rough akin I WjfjfcJjjL I away muddinetm M 1 tmooth and M and black-480 words
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Advertisement47 1939-12-07 4 W^ m^^t Wfo plump lum 11^ rtThristmas plum pubMng These Christmas puddings are of the finest quality and are made from the recipe first used in the Royal Kitchens of King George the Fourth. A gen ts in Ma laya EASTERN AGENCIES LTD. i^^—m- aa V/.FS 247 words
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Advertisement239 1939-12-07 5 v %%y Jf\ii h& -i .tfh MiiS JO" J Kli^ /JP g I If aHfe "It's so easy now to give the >^r^S£^^S children enough milk: custard tMM^ Custard made the new "Nestles" way is a miracle of creamy smoothness and it has the most delicious flavour you have ever239 words
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Article1022 1939-12-07 6 Victoria Chappelle Discusses London. WHEN this war is over we shall have changed a good many of our national habits, I imagine, especially those which have to do with our leisure. We shall be brilliant needlewomen, embroidery fanatics (with every chair and curtain in the1,022 words
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Article, Illustration50 1939-12-07 6 1 bLACK LACE in simplicity of line flatters the blonde beauty of Ilona Massey, co-starring with Nelson Eddy in a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film. Form-fit-ting to below hipline, the skirt breaks into fullness and allows for a semblance of a train. The amusing mittens match in design.50 words
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Advertisement376 1939-12-07 6 Shop Early Save Money! ".rGIAN SINGH'S ~=GRAND ANNUAL X'MAS SALE CHRISTMAS GIFTS for EVERYBODY. i =Here are just a few good suggestiovs= Cotton Fate Towels Georgette Jari Sarees 12" X 23" 80 cents a doz 53 50 to 515 50 Morley pure wool slipovers g0.90 Benares Jari Sarees Less 25%376 words
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Advertisement341 1939-12-07 6 aaateSfe 1 W kaa^ ,^BBBMMaBBBB4aBW DORZET and ZUMMERZET MADE THIS BOY I YOU can almost hear the burr la his "peccb Yes when his Mother lay back on her pi!lcw in weary disappointment- 'vhen Nur >c looked anxious and i-he Doctor frowned someone murmured Cow Gate Milk Fo.^d NOW EVERYONE341 words
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Article, Illustration79 1939-12-07 7 Singapore Mass Wedding Eight Couples At Chinese Consulate Mr. Voo Ens Seng and M'ss Chonj Siew Kai. Mr. Chan Chong Gin and Miss Yak Kirn Fun. Mr. Van Ah Sai and Miss Cloh Pong Tee. Mr. Wee Aik Thye and Miss On* Soon Kirn. Vlr. Ong Swee Guan and Miss79 words
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497 1939-12-07 7 Economy Is Not Enough Gaiety Makes It Tolerable London. MOST of us are taking stock of our old wardrobes and seeing what we can do without rather than making excuses to our conscience, in an effort to make as long a list as possible of the new things v.hich we497 words
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Advertisement256 1939-12-07 7 At Important Moments BE SURE YOU DON'T OFFEND There's snly one way to be sure that you are free from the taint of perspiration odour. Keep your underarm dry Odorono does more than merely deodorize perspiration it gently checks underarm moisture a practice used and recommended by physicians. Odorono thus256 words
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Article862 1939-12-07 8 Knitting For The Fighting Forces Material Required.— Oi*c pound three-quarters of 4-ply petticoat wool, one pair long needles No. 10. cne pair No. 11, and seven bone buttons. The directions are written for a Cardigan of medium size, and the knitting measures six stitches to tile inch. Back.862 words
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