The Straits Times, 26 March 1940
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Title Section36 1940-03-26 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.J MALAYA'S LEADING NEV/SPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES JO PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY", MARCH 26, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 20 IWfJES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1940. PRICK 5 CENTS.36 words
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Advertisement144 1940-03-26 1 For Up to date TAILORINGMIEN CHONG You art assuTiu, ot real satisfaction. t\n CoDman St. OH Singapore. -Phone 4816- ?A e\ eC^e^ ct^ S nNV a c 6^>V Austin Reed Dress Shirts Dress Waistcoats b Dress Ties mW^m DRESS shirts W I WAISTCOATS t F U IHtKSSTIES L «A\ DRESS144 words
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Advertisement21 1940-03-26 1 FINAL EDTN. hr PE3FECI STYLES in BBESSMAKING REAOYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.21 words
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Advertisement442 1940-03-26 2 ®ie Straite (Limes SMALL APST Minimum charge $1. fur advt. not exceeding 4 Itaev More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads, are prepayable CHEW.— At the General Hospital, Singapore to Potln. wife of Chew Keow Seong of Messrs. Keng Lee442 words
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Advertisement626 1940-03-26 2 PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTS written up, controlled oi audited by qualified Accountant (European). Consultations and advice. Company secretarial work undertaken. Apply 452, S.T. FOR SALE SHKLVADOR Refrigerator. Phone 3333. FOR SALE Prlgidaire refrigerating motor unit in working condition, $85.00. Write Box No 512. Straits Times. FOR SALE, model electric railway, rolling stock,626 words
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Advertisement808 1940-03-26 2 BOARD 6c RESIDENCE 44, OXLEY RD, rooms self-contained flats, furn or unfurn. Meals service optional. SMALL FUR: ROOM with breakfast for Bachelor. Apply Mrs. Griffith-James, H. Heeren Bldgs, Orchard Road. Phone 7928. NO. z TANGLIN HILL vacant, large room with private verandah and modern bathroom adjoining, quiet, residential neighbourhood. Tel.808 words
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Advertisement849 1940-03-26 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE Of valuable Singapore freehold properties to be held at our sale-room. No. 9-A (1st. ft.) D'Almeida Street, Singapore, on Monday, Apr. 1, 1940. mt 2-30 P.M. Lot 1. No. 43 Truro Road, Approximate Area 3,147 sq. ft. Lot 2. No. 45 Truro Road, Approximate Area 3,118849 words
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Advertisement48 1940-03-26 2 USED CARS 1938 VAUXHALL 1O SALOON COLOUR BLACK $1100. 1937 MARVELETTE SALOON $700. 1932 HUDSON 23 H.P. TWO SEATER $425. 193S FORD 22 H.P. SALOON $1400. 19 3 7 STANDARD 10 H.P. SALOON $1050. 1938 SINGER 9 H.P. SALOON 5750. WEARNE S USED CAR MART PHONE 548 5.48 words
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Advertisement634 1940-03-26 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P &0. BRITISH INDIA pyfI^BBMJJ AND APCAR LIKE, llHHillnlUl (Incorportited tr larmni i incorpurau-o in Ktißland) pemnsulai<~anu orieniai s.n Co GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS MAM PASPFNCEB AND CARGO SKRVTCE? poR CUNAR p wHIT£ STAR The best possible services are being maintained by the tq CALIFORNIA feom the orient via634 words
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Advertisement610 1940-03-26 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with private bath Excellent Cuisine Moderate Fares FREQUENT PASSENGER SAILINGS TO GENOA/MARSEILLES/U.K./COPENHAGEN Passengers paying the U.*C. rate have the option of proceeding overland. 2nd Class rail and sleeper. Genoa/ Marseilles /London, at the ship's expense. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Denmark) SINGAPORE— PENANG- KUALA610 words
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Advertisement356 1940-03-26 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. 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 THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger356 words
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Article267 1940-03-26 4 REDEMPTION OF DEBENTURES Conversion Offer By Kinta Kellas (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 12. PROPOSALS for the redemption of the company's £22.690 7 per cent, debentures, due Mar. 31, have been issued to-day by the directors of Kinta Kellas Rubber Estates, Ltd. Provision will be made for redemption, in267 words
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1349 1940-03-26 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations IIUKSI».\J. HUL 31, 1940: 9 I'.M. MINING Buyers Seller* Amriiit Tia (is) 4s lOVid 5s 3d Austral Amal. (5s) 5s 9d 6s 3d x.d Austral Malay r£) 35s 373 Aycr Hitam <£, 21s 22s x.d Ayer Weng .65 70 Bangrln Tin (ft 22s 23s Batu1,349 words
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Article313 1940-03-26 4 THE closing middle quotations on the Iondon stock exchange, before the holidays, were as follows. Shares are of £l denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64.... 110 —ft Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 111% War Loan 3%% *****16 Com. Union Assce (Units) 7 Prudential Assce 'A' 2614313 words
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254 1940-03-26 4 Singapore, Mar. 21, 5 p.m. MIM.NG Bayers Sellers Ampats 5/- 5/4 Austral Amaig 5/10*2 G '3xd Batu Selangors 1 50 1 55 Hong Fatts 1.07 l.lOxd Jf-iJbui 0.80 0.84 Kampong Lanjute 22/9 23/3 K. Kamuntins 8/r 8 '9 Kamunting 11- 12/Kent 2,1^ 2/4',-i Kiang Rivers254 words
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405 1940-03-26 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal 3d. Mar. 16 Ayer Httam 20% less tax Mar. 12 Burma Malay 6d. No. 22 Mar. 27 Hong Fatt 15% final 5% int. Mar. 20 Idris Hyd 21b less tax Kuala Kampar 3d No. 18 Mar 25405 words
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1451 1940-03-26 4 Why Shares Do Not Respond To Commodity Prices (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) London, Mar. 14. CPOT rubber is still priced at rather over Is. a lb. on the ijondon market. The international exportable allowance, to remain at HO per cent, of the basic quota1,451 words
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Article89 1940-03-26 4 Viscount Runciman told the Noitn of England Shipowners' Association in Newcastle that there must be no attempt on the part of the Ministry of Shipping to squeeze the shipping Industry any more than any other industry. There must be something wrong if it took six89 words
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Article72 1940-03-26 4 Our London correspondent reported on Jan. 23 last that the K.C.M.G had been conferred upon Mr. J. A. Hunter following his appointment as Governor of British Honduras. This was in accordance with the terms of the original announcement in London. This announcement was later corrected as it was the C.72 words
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Advertisement305 1940-03-26 4 IF NOSE DRIES OUT AT NIGHT dom't LET dried-out, irritated or clogged feeling in your nose keep you tossing and turning tonight trying to get to sleep. A FEW MOPS of Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril will help clear transient congestion and bring marvelous relief. twv Vicks Va-tro-nol tonight and305 words
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Miscellaneous60 1940-03-26 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE TO-DAY H.W. 12.23 pjn. 9.6 ft L-W. 6.04 a.m. 1.4 ft.: 6.25 p.m. i.5 ft. Wednesday, Mar. 27. H.W. 0029 a.m. 9.3 ft.; 1.07 p.m. 9.2 ft L.W. 6.43 a.m. 0.2 ft.: 6.59 p.m. 2i ft. Thursday. Mar. 28. H.W. 1.04 a.m. 9.2 ft.; 1.53 p.m. 8.560 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article269 1940-03-26 5 Gold Standard May Be Abandoned POSSIBLE RESULT OF POST-WAR CRISIS CEAR that the war may result in the complete abandonment of the gold standard by all nations except the United States is expressed in New York financial circles. This would leave the U.S. Treasury holding more than269 words
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62 1940-03-26 5 Washington, Mar. 25. THE British trade authorities have informed United States cfficials that the United Kingdom expects to curta.l purchases of United States cotton in order to conserve foreign exchange. This was disclosed to-day by the Department of Agriculture, where it was addedReuter - 62 words
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Article239 1940-03-26 5 Need Becoming More Acute Paris, Mar. 25. LACK of rubber, which has always been a major problem for Germany, is now reaching the acute stage owing to the Reich, through her policy of motorization, having increased to a huge degree h<;r need of this product. Germany produces239 words
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Article210 1940-03-26 5 TO-DAY Aden Tuesday (Air) 5.00 pjn. Africa Tuesday (Air) 5.00 p.m. Burma Tuesday (Air) 5.00 p.m Canad9 Tuesday (Surface) 1.00 p.m. (Air) 5.00 pan. China Tuesday (Surface) 1 pjn. (Air) 9.30 ajn. <Se 5.00 p.m. Egypt Tuesday (Air) 5.00 p.m France Tuesday (Air) 5.00 pan. Great210 words
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Article177 1940-03-26 5 The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T. »/i X/ 16 London demand 3/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4^ Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208^ Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15/18 Montreal177 words
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Article87 1940-03-26 5 Tuesday, Mar. 26, noon. Buyer* Seller* Prices Price* No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 36V. Sift No. DC tt.S.a fab. In omm March-April S7H M Sellers option G.F.A.Q. B.S.S. Lo.b. In tale* March-April 35% M Sellers option F A.Q. R.S.S- r.o.b. In bales Mwch-AprU 35H S»W87 words
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372 1940-03-26 5 By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 26. NOTHING has occurred over the holidays to materially affect local markets. Rubber in London is up onesixteenth U ll'^d., while in New York, over the holiday period, it was down one sixteenth at 18% cts.372 words
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Article73 1940-03-26 5 Rise To Meet Cost Of Living: Increase London, Mar. 26. ACCORDING to figures published in the Ministry of Labour gazette, 10,300,000 workers have had wage increases since the outbreak of war. The aggregate increase is more than 1 500.000 weekly. The increase in wages in February73 words
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Article78 1940-03-26 5 THE total value of exports from Sara*wak for the last quarter of 1939 amounted to $10 629,676 as compared with $6,707,357 for the corresponding period of 1938. an increase of $3,922,319. The total value of imports for last quarter of the year amounted to $7,546,565 as compared78 words
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Article47 1940-03-26 5 The s.s. Conte Verde is due in Singanore to-morrow at 9 a.m. from Genoa. Naples. Port Said, Massaua, Aden, Bombay and Colombo. She will berth at the S.H.B wharf and is expected to sail again at 5.30 p.m. to-morrow for Manila, Hong Kong and Shanghai.47 words
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Article56 1940-03-26 5 AN association has been formed •between Messrs. Vivian, Younger Bond, Ltd.. metal brokers, Home agents of the Eastern Smelting Company. Ltd.. whose head office in now at the Grand Hotel. Rugby, and Messrs. Rolls Son (Produce) Ltd., of 9. Mincing Lane, London. E.C. 3., who carry on a brokerage business56 words
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Advertisement127 1940-03-26 5 THE UNIVERSAL FIXER. MENDS ANYTHING. A necessity in every home. 50 cents per tube. Obtainable at Chemists. Stores. Grocers, Dispensaries, etc Sole Distributors: GRAFTOa LABORATORIES., LTD. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. DRINK PHOENIX DAIRY ORANGE PHONES 3700 3709 fft {%RaaioJ4 fe-9| \S production (or wnlcli V X^ they are unsurpassed !i127 words
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Advertisement269 1940-03-26 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA LIMITED The Company, which la Incorporated In the S.S. and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A WILL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A269 words
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186 1940-03-26 6 Report Of German Demands Is Followed By His Arrest London, Mar. 25. AFFICIAL quarters in London are awaiting reports from Bucharest about the expulsion by the Rumanian authorities of Mr. M. H. Lovell, Reuter's chief correspondent in the Balkans. Mr. Lovell's expulsion is reportedReuter - 186 words
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Article54 1940-03-26 6 A 70-year-old jew in Poland is said to be causing embarrassment to the German authorities. He is a Latvian and the Germans will not give him a visa to return to his own country because his name might give rise to jokes abroad. His nameReuter - 54 words
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Article114 1940-03-26 6 Paris, Mar. 25. A COMMUNIQUE issued here to-day states the night was quiet on the whole front. Yesterday a few prisoners were taken in local engagements. The prisoners mentioned in the communique were captured east of the Moselle when the French surprised a Gorman patrol.Reuter - 114 words
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60 1940-03-26 6 London, Mar. 25. 'THE will of the late Lord Tweedsmuir, former Governor-General of Canada, makes only one bequest of a public nature. Lord Tweedsmuir has directed his trustees to hand over to the National Library of Scotland all books in my library dealing with theReuter - 60 words
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Article75 1940-03-26 6 London, Mar. 25. ANEW type of lightship has been built as a result of attacks made by German planes and Is now on view In Great Yarmouth harbour. The new lightship is half the size of those being withdrawn and is fitted with lights whichReuter - 75 words
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62 1940-03-26 6 Tokio, Mar. 25. "THE Japanese Navy feels concern over American naval expansion but no ssnse of insecurity is felt by the Navy regarding the matter," the Navy Minister, Vice-Admiral Zengo Yoshida, stated in reply to an interpellation in the Diet to-day. "The Imperial Navy is62 words
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Article102 1940-03-26 6 Aircraft Could Not Be Identified The Hague, Mar. 25. SEVERAL foreign aeroplanes were sighted above the northern part of the Netherlands yesterday evening and during the night, it was announced by the Government Press Service today. Owing to darkness the nationality of the machines could notReuter - 102 words
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78 1940-03-26 6 London, Mar. 25. ADMIRALTY officials are examining a new type of German torpedo which had been washed ashore near Bridlington. It is 12 feet long and is partly painted blue. It is believed to have been dropped by a Heinkel bomber a weekReuter - 78 words
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Article36 1940-03-26 6 London, Mar. 24. /GERMANY'S latest blackout crime is the theft of a municipal steamroller weighing 7 cwt. Field-Marshal Goering's newspaper, in reporting the theft, says austerely: "Nothing is safe nowadays."— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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31 1940-03-26 6 Paris, Mar. 25. MREYNAUD, the new French Prime > Minister, will broadcast an address to the nation over the French wireless at 7 p.m., 0.M.T., to-morrow. —Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article47 1940-03-26 6 New York, Mar. 25. EPSTEIN'S three-ton alabaster figure of Adam has arrived In New York from London and will be exhibited at the World Pair after touring the country. Receipts from its exhibition will be set aside for the purchase of planes for Britain.— Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article447 1940-03-26 6 British Press Comment EASTER this year has so far been the quietest for years and many of the British newspapers comment on the lull which German propagandists promised would be broken over the week-end. The Manchester Guardian, referring to the Brenner meeting, says that whenever theReuter - 447 words
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Article133 1940-03-26 6 London, Mar. 25. THE Berlin claim that six British planes were shot down in the raid over Sylt on the night of Mar. 19-20 is made in a war commentary issued by the German official news agency, which adds that during the last fewReuter - 133 words
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Article123 1940-03-26 6 London, Mar. 25. riE Berlin radio says that Ley, head of the German labour organization, speaking at a camp on the Siegfried Line, referred to the hardships of the German people and army In the winter. He went on to declare that It was aReuter - 123 words
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Article58 1940-03-26 6 London, Mar. 25. BRITAIN'S balloon barrage is to be greatly extended and the R.A.F. are calling for men between the ages of 18 and 45. Men who can drive heavy lorries are useful and tailors, upholsterers and others are alsu suitable. When fully trained, aBReuter - 58 words
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Advertisement54 1940-03-26 6 or RECONDITIONED and NEW "7^^|^y^r~y~\ prices from $25... m 1 \^i EVERY SET CARRIES SALE NOW ON tfSSlhtt During the sale generous dis- gi^SiSl^ZidS counts will be given for cash, silsa? All machines are guaranteed RFiY IMiIU/ mas BftfUfw Open till 8 p.m. dally during Sale. RADIO SERVICE CO. ZT^54 words
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Advertisement547 1940-03-26 6 9f iftfu dt> thk 'PW iffH Jt^w *m Such a little thing rubbing the eyes J\ fl iyet it's a definite sign that all is not well. Eyes that are thoroughly healthy and happy fehJ don't need rubbing. Even spectacle wearers RSfl p- people who think that they are taking547 words
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358 1940-03-26 7 NORWEGIAN PROTEST TO GREAT BRITAIN Alleged Naval Activities In Territorial Waters THE Norwegian legation in London has been instructed to protest to the British Government against alleged infringement by British warships of Norwegian neutrality, according to a statement issued by the Admiralty in Oslo yesterday, reports Reuter. It is allegedReuter - 358 words
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Article106 1940-03-26 7 Berlin, Mar. 25. /COMMENTING on the statement attrlbuted to Dr. Swinhufvud, aged ex-President of Finland, that Germany would not have intervened if Sweden had intervened in favour of Finland, the official news agency states that Germany left no doubt that the transport of British and FrenchReuter - 106 words
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Article105 1940-03-26 7 Tokio, Mar. 25. IT Is authoritatively understood that an official announcement will be made shortly regarding the understanding which was recently reached between Japan and Spain on readjustment of trade relations. The understanding is based on a barter system and provides for Japans purchase of some 9,000,000105 words
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286 1940-03-26 7 London, Mar. 25. f\N the first Easter Monday of the yj war huge crowds of holidaymakers throughout the country flocked to the seaside by train, hikers thronged the countryside and cyclists filled the roads. There were the usual Bank holiday crowds in LondonReuter - 286 words
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95 1940-03-26 7 Amsterdam, Mar. 25. RUMOURS are circulating in Berlin to the effect that Hitler will deliver a big political speech shortly. It is believed that he is at present putting the finishing touches to it at Berchtesgaden. Understanding between the Axis powers and Russia is theReuter - 95 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-03-26 7 Pilots at a Royal Air Force fighter aerodrome in France race to their aircraft to attack invading enemy aircraft. —British official photograph.22 words
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Article92 1940-03-26 7 New Delhi, Mr. 25. A LL quiet in Waziristan" sums up the present position in connection with operations in the Ahmedzal salient after cleaning up operations against trans-border bad characters which were begun on Feb. 22. Though it is still too early to forecast lasting improvement,Reuter - 92 words
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147 1940-03-26 7 Rome, Mar. 25. THE fear among Italians that their I country may become Involved in war will be intensified by the appeals that are being made to them to take an active part in the work of the National Union for protection from air147 words
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59 1940-03-26 7 Athens, Mar. 25. NATIONAL Independence Day, celebrated throughout Greece to-day, was stressed by the newspapers as having special significance on the present occasion. The newspapers emphasized that Greece, strong to assure her national independence and territorial integrity, desired to live at peace within the ambit59 words
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170 1940-03-26 7 Kremlin Rebuffs Berlin Bid For Molotov Visit To The Reich Stockholm, Mar. 25. (COMMENTING on the announcement that M. Molotov, Soviet Premier and Foreign Commissar, is not going to Berlin, the Moscow correspondent of the newspaper Aftonbladet states Germany cannot count onReuter - 170 words
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Article48 1940-03-26 7 Rome, Mar. 25. COUNT TELEKI, the Hungarian Prime Minister, was received this morning by Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, with whom, it is announced, he had a long and cordial conversation. Signor Mussolini will receive Count Teleki to-morrow at the Palazzo Venezia. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article36 1940-03-26 7 Tokio, Mar. 25. THE Foreign Vice-Minister, Mr. Tani, and the German Ambassador, Gen. Eugen Ott, have exchanged views regarding the European situation. Including the Benner conference between Hitler and Signor MussoliniEastern News.36 words
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73 1940-03-26 7 Lahore, Mar. 25. SCENES of enthusiasm marked thiconclusion of the 27th session of the All-India Muslim League to-day. Mr. Jinnah, the president, snld that the session had proved a landmark in India's history. They had a defined goal and would fight for it. Before theReuter - 73 words
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Article77 1940-03-26 7 A resolution insisting as a duty that Socialists should dissociate themselves from the Stalinist regimes foreign and military pDlicy was carried by 70 votes to 21 at the Indep3nd°nt Labour Party conference at Nottingham. Mr. Fenner Br^cklay, moving the resolution, said they could not be silent aboutReuter - 77 words
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Advertisement267 1940-03-26 8 The One Big Show That's The Talk of The Town! YOU MUST SEE IT— It's Too Big for words THE Staged oi a scale that beggars words!.. Astride its YEAR'S eye-staggering scenes, three lusty sons of the BT# sword., reckless iiloie, ruthless in war, dauntless Dlv wkvM. P^iSß MflHf With267 words
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Advertisement372 1940-03-26 8 LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 THE SMASHING ADVENTURES OF DARING "SUICIDE FLEET" I M W THAT BLASTED THE U-BOATS I k. m. M a OFF THE SEAS! WkWkWkWkS9kWKkWk\kWtkWkWkWk THUNDER AFLOAT with WALLACE BEERY, CHESTER MORRIS, VIRGINIA GREY. A Metro-Goldwvn-Mayer Picture To-niorrow— THE LOVABLE CHILD STAR OF "THE WOMAN" AND "OUT WEST372 words
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Advertisement127 1940-03-26 8 IRKMARKABLE: More than 14,000 people (in spite of the rain) at the Happy World last nig ht. The Popular Danceland TO-NIGHT AT 8 BLACKOUT DANCE' MOST TALKED OF NIGHT OF THE WEEK. FRI. MAR. 29 ELECTION OF QUEEN OF THE CHINESE NIGHT_ ["two "bands") dance band chinese music association NAVY127 words
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Advertisement277 1940-03-26 8 Positively LAST DAY! |JJ. 15-6, 15-9.1 5 Out at every one of its Shows since Last Thursday At Malaya's Largest and Finest AIR-CONDITIONED THE CAPITOL pf\ j]l how showing A THE SMASH SWINGTIME If BROADWAY MUSICAL HIT! I m CKEY ROONEY JUDY GARLAND m "BABES IN ARMS" TCS Dirtetttf by277 words
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426 1940-03-26 9 Times On Coming Inauguration Of New Puppet Regime London, Mar. 25. EVEN the gravity of the situation in Europe cannot distract attention altogether from important events taking place in the Far East, says The Times in an editorial to-day, referring toReuter; British Wireless - 426 words
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Article384 1940-03-26 9 LORD GORT has never seen Mrs. Eileen Cox (Nancy to her family). But Lord Gort has her to thank for endless little comforts which make his life easier in France. Nancy is the woman who looks after the man who looks after Lord Gort, says the Dally384 words
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38 1940-03-26 9 London, Mar. 25. f\R. Thomas Adams, one of the great- est living authorities on townplanning who between 1923 and 1930 directed the regional plan for New York, died yesterday aged 68.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 38 words
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Article66 1940-03-26 9 Tokio, Mar. 25. •pHE TAXATION reform bill, whereby the Japanese Government aims at increasing revenue from taxation by V.500.000,000 (about $250,000,000) annually, passed into law when the House of Peers adopted the bill as amended by the Lower House. The Finance Minister described the reform planReuter - 66 words
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Article28 1940-03-26 9 London. Mar. 25. H. M. trawler Loch Assater has been sunk by a mine. All of her crew were rescued.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 28 words
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Miscellaneous590 1940-03-26 9 Broadcasting TO-DAY nirom CIMPAUnDC XDB s65 mc/ (31.20 bi.i: IDA 8.04 met OlIluArUKtr (49.6 m.); PMN 10.26 me/s (£9.2 m.): VDB ZHL 1.33 me/. (225m.) "-86 «M TDC :5.16 me f ZHP 9.69 met (3096m.) (19 -8* m 1.15 p.m Miscellaneous gramophone re- 4.50 pjn. Programme preview; 4.53 p.m. cords:590 words
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Article1272 1940-03-26 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAR. 26, 1940. (206 th. Day of the War.) Summing Up II A look at the map shows us that there are, at present, four possible areas of operation from which Allied ends may be attained in certain circumstances, and it is of the greatest1,272 words
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Letters To The Editor
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894 1940-03-26 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— The volume of correspondence which has appeared in your columns regarding income tax has been so great that the real arguments for and against the imposition of such a tax in Malaya are inclined to get lost894 words
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242 1940-03-26 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,- It does not matter two hoots to me whether an income tax Is imposed or not because, as it happens, my income tax would be almost exactly the same amount as I am contributing to the Patriotic Fund242 words
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344 1940-03-26 10 Obey Religion And Pay Income Tax To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Going through that mass of correspondence on the subject of income tax, expressing the views of Europeans, Chinese and non-Muslim Indians, a Muslim cannot help wishing that these non-Muslim writers would set aside their prejudice against344 words
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Letter126 1940-03-26 10 "Nerve-Racking Hammering" Brings Complaint To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l should be pleased to be advised through the medium of the Straits Times, if that piece of land between Newton Road and Keng Lee Road, and extending from Newton Circus to Thomson Road, is126 words
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Letter139 1940-03-26 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, With reference to the letter signed by "A Christian," I do not mind his use of question-begging nomenclature and adjectives, such as "inconsistent," "a very poor Bible student indeed," etc., when referring to myself, and "truth-lovers," "earnest people," "Christians," etc.,139 words
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Letter344 1940-03-26 10 Scheme Which Appears To Have Been Shelved To the Editor of the Straits Times oir,— Some considerable time has now elapsed since the subject of a proposed Volunteer Reserve Air Force was brought up. and since that time much has happened. Two countries have been conquered by the344 words
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Letter392 1940-03-26 10 Sub-Committee's Report Publication Wanted To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— There is now no doubt as to the fate of the report which the subcommittee so painstakingly prepared regarding the alleged delays in rural building permits and the prosecutions arising therefrom. The report Is to be392 words
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Letter168 1940-03-26 10 Novel Suggestion For Raising Contributions To the Editor of the Slraits Times Sir,— lt has just occurred to me that a practical way of collecting money for the Malaya Patriotic Fund would be by charging ten cents instead of five cents for the Straits Times and giving the168 words
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Advertisement326 1940-03-26 10 THE WAY TO LIVE In Health and Physical Fitners, by George Hackenschmldt. Revised edition, with Illustrations. Price $150 Postage Extra. G. H. KIAT A CO., LTD.. •-8 Robinson Road Singapore. 'Phone 6506. "GOLD LEAF" Tea most bear a price in proportion to the expert Blender's skill and time. When justly326 words
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Advertisement58 1940-03-26 10 EYE EXAMINATION or MODERN GLASSES Greatest Accuracy and Lowest Charges. (We possess the best equipment). Everbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19, Chulia street. Phone 4435. C. S. CHONG, Dr. of Optometiy. Luxurious Railway Travel in the Tropics. Have you made the journey by Mail Trains between Kuala Lumpur and58 words
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1070 1940-03-26 11 STOPPING U.S. RE-EXPORTS OF TIN RUBBER Preventing Leaks In "Moral Embargo" NEW CLAUSE TO BE IN ALL SALES CONTRACTS? How Contraband Control Is Affecting Germany FRESH efforts are being made to prevent the re-export of tin and rubber from the United States to Soviet Russia, according to the Wall Street1,070 words
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90 1940-03-26 11 Chungking. Mar. 26. ONLY six out of 260 members of the Chinese National Party (the Kuomintang) have joined the so-calied Central Government; which Japan is trying to form in Nanking with Wang Ching-wei as its head. A North China political council Is being formedReuter - 90 words
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Article, Illustration13 1940-03-26 11 Slirtinff up a Harricaiie at a fighter station In France. British official photograph.13 words
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Article267 1940-03-26 11 London Press Recent Debates London, Mar. 26. COR some days several London newspapers have been canvassing the possibility of some reconstruction of the Government in the near future. It is suggested that the Prime Minister may have been impressed by the anxiety expressed by a numberBritish Wireless - 267 words
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Article185 1940-03-26 11 Peiping, Mar. 26. fIPHE present exorbitant price for 1 flour, which is causing great hardship among the poorer classes here, is largely due to "squeeze" levied on stocks transported from Tientsin to Peiping. Renter's correspondant, investigating the reason why the flour sold at around $15Reuter - 185 words
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44 1940-03-26 11 Copenhagen, Mar. 26. TTHE Danish steamer Britta (1,146 tons) sank oft* the north of Scotland yesterday. The captain and four men were rescued by another Danish ship; the remaining 13 members of the crew are feared dead.— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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36 1940-03-26 11 Paris, Mar. 26. The French communique refers to local artillery actions at various points along the front. Infantry fire along the Rhine Is reported and activity of both air forces. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article29 1940-03-26 11 Brussels, Mar. 26. ANTI-AIRCRAFT batteries opened fire yesterday at an aeroplane of unknown nationality at a great height about seven-and-a-half miles south of Brussels.— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-03-26 11 An Indian anti-tank crew practising in the Egyptian desert. The men are wearing special desert headgear.21 words
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Article176 1940-03-26 11 Blizzards May Curtail Vote Ottawa, Mar. 26. pANADA goes to the polls to-day v» after what is generally regarded as the dullest and mest placid election campaign in Canadian history. Week-end blizzards in Quebec and Ontario and severe weather in Western Canada threaten to curtailReuter - 176 words
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Article212 1940-03-26 11 London. Mar. 25. rS proud unity of the Finnish people i to whom Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, sent a broadcast message yesterday and their no less extraordinary discipline in the face of a humiliating peace than in resisting aggression is being demonstrated in reportsBritish Wireless - 212 words
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46 1940-03-26 11 THE United States defence authorl1 ties are reported in Washington to have agreed to a broad policy permitting the sale to the Allies of about 500 of the latest type of aircraft now being built for the U.S. Army.— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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103 1940-03-26 11 Shanghai, Mar. 26. RIO bombs were found yesterday in the offices, in the International Settlement, of the American-owned Chinese language newspaper, the Chinese American Daily News, a notedly outspoken pro-Chungking publication. The bombs were of the military "potato-masher" type wrapped up in paper parcels. ThereReuter - 103 words
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Article82 1940-03-26 11 Panama, Mar. 25. THE 34,000-ton British liner Maure1 tania, it is stated, will arrive in Cristobal to-night prior to passing through the Canal to Balboa. The Canal authorities are maintaining the strictest sacrecy, and a special guard is being provided against possible sabotage, reports Reuter. The82 words
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Article127 1940-03-26 11 Flew 1,000,000 Miles In Peace-Time T"HE Air Ministry's last list of casualA ties includes the names of eight R.A.F. officers and men killed in action, and eight wounded or injured in action; 28 killed on active service and eleven wounded or injured on active service;Reuter - 127 words
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Article31 1940-03-26 11 Sir Charles Bentlnck. British Ambassador at Santiago, has been appointed special ambassador at the forthcoming inauguration of 1 Oen fenavanda as President of the Bolivian >iublic on April 15.— British Wireless.British Wireless - 31 words
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Article217 1940-03-26 11 NORDIC PACT SWEDEN "Peace At Home Slogan Stockholm, Mar. 26. (SWEDEN'S readiness "to eollft- borate in examination of tho project for a Northern alliance" \va i reaffirmed by M. Hansson, the prime minister, in broadcast hist night. He added that at the same time it was necessary to draw attention217 words
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82 1940-03-26 11 Wellington. Mar. 25. MR. M. J. Savage. Prime Minister of New Zealand, who has been ill for the past few days, is slowly sinking, according to a bulletin issued last night. A Labour party conference to-day passed a resolution expressing sympathy and high appreciation ofReuter - 82 words
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Article29 1940-03-26 11 Teheran, Mar. 26. A TREATY of commerce between Iran and the Soviet Union was signed at the Ministry of Foreign j Affairs here yesterday. —Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Advertisement9 1940-03-26 11 If war spreads to the Middle East page 16.9 words
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Advertisement79 1940-03-26 11 OTHER CABLES in pages 6, 7 and 9 prime quality no finer obtainable /lO anywhere v\p k) Because it has the superior flavour IF/7j und quality cnly found in imported »ri^T^ji pork. All our Australian Pork is B 'lALjJJmJfW^k obtained from selected milk and mwiflw '7 lift m wheat- fed79 words
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Article497 1940-03-26 12 Police Measures Aimed At Crippling The Movement AT LEAST 50 ARRESTED IN RECENT DRIVE SEVERAL of the most important members of the Malayan Communist Party, which has been threatening the social and industrial life of the country, are now either in gaol or have been497 words
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Article43 1940-03-26 12 rE twenty-ninth annual general meeting of the Ceylon Tamils' Association. Singapore, will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, at the association promises in Handy Road. The report for last year shows that th association had a membership of 18443 words
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Article150 1940-03-26 12 KIMGAPOU RAFFLES HOTBI Coci:t2il Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance Informal; 9 •45 to Midnight. GAUKICK HII.ATKR GKYI.ANG Charlie The Green Ghost Brilliant Cu;>. Double Feature Cantonese Talkies at 7.45 p.m. GKtAI WOKI.II Cabaret 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: The Girl the Gambler. S'-.y Flaming Frontiers 7150 words
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Article104 1940-03-26 12 ARRESTS of alleged members of Communist parties in Singapore and Johore were made over the holiday week-end. The Kota Tinggi police arrested two Chinese, one of whom is stated to be an official of the Telok Sengat branch of the China Relief Fund. He was104 words
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Article133 1940-03-26 12 Stoppage Of Work On New Hospital P"OUR hundred Chinese labourers working on the construction of the $2,000,000 hospital for third i class patients in Johore Bahru, j went out on strike to-day. This move was "in sympathy"' with ;50 others who had downed tools on j133 words
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Article82 1940-03-26 12 pHARGED with disorderly conduct at y* the Happy World Amusement Park. Perry Mocre. a 30-year-old European claimed trial in the Singapore second police court this morning. Mr. A. J. Braga. counsel for Moore, declared that the case would involve inquiry into the rights of the military police to82 words
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Article25 1940-03-26 12 The late Mr. Thomas S. Baker, of West Byfleet, England, a former officer of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, left a fortune of £73,631.25 words
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Article232 1940-03-26 12 Sequel To Police Raid On Mine SEARCH FOR KNOWN AGITATORS (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. IN connection with the police "aid last Saturday on Sungei Besi Mines, where 1,500 labourers had been on strike for over a week, lt is understood that232 words
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Article101 1940-03-26 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 14. LIEUT.-Commander J. H. Owen, D.S.C., R.N.R. (retd.), formerly Harbour Master, Penang, has rejoined the Navy as a lieutenant and is now on active service, the nature of which cannot be disclosed. He has been living, since his101 words
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Article76 1940-03-26 12 pAPTAIN Thomas Sydney Taylor, of the sth Battalion (Pathans), 14th Punjab Regiment, was married to Miss Olive Mary Agar at the Tanglin Garrison Church this morning. The bride is the daughter of Professor and Mrs. W. E. Agar of Melbourne. Capt. J. G. Ewens was best76 words
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Article84 1940-03-26 12 rE Repertory Piayers are presenting R. C. Sherriff's war play, Journey's End," at the Victoria Theatre, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 18, 19 and 20 with the following cast S. J. Beattie, Paul Verdayne, Alan Dant, A. J. Braga, C. W. Roberts. ("Cookie" in "Curry Tiffin"). E. V.84 words
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585 1940-03-26 12 "THE reasons for the tendency 1 witnessed in the last few years for syphilis to decrease in Malaya are discussed in the latest report of the Malayan Medical Department, which shows that in Singapore there had been a steady drop585 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-03-26 12 An Indian soldier now serving in Egypt dictates a letter to his family in India.20 words
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251 1940-03-26 12 Talk Of New Revenue From Tin, Rubber Stamp Duties (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. THERE is reason to believe that official opinion has decided that the income tax proposal shall be dropped in the F.M.S. Before the special meeting of251 words
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Article37 1940-03-26 12 A CUBICLE in a house in Cross Street was slightly damaged by fire early last night. Two fire engines were quickly on the scene and the trouble was dealt with in a very short time.37 words
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Article207 1940-03-26 12 R.A.F. Officer Appointed MR. NOEL ROSS AS PRIVATE SECRETARY THE Straits Times understands that two new appointments have been made on the personal staff of the Governor and High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas. Mr. Alexander Noel Ross, M.C.S., Is to succeed Mr. L. H.207 words
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Article123 1940-03-26 12 London. Mar. 26. ACCORDING to the Budapest radio, the newspaper Pester Lloyd, mouthpiece of the Hungarian Government, has admitted that discussions concerning a Russian guarantee for the states of south-eastern Europe are profeeding. Commenting on the Hungarian Foreign Minister's talks in Rome, the newspaper, referring to a reportReuter - 123 words
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Advertisement70 1940-03-26 12 Light up -and smile! SSL fp| .~~<.<*~ i mm y- x a HKi& Don't let darkness creep into the house, for dim lights mean low spirits turn up the lights then in your rooms and in your hearts. Change over to Osram Lamps and make your home t bright and70 words
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710 1940-03-26 13 Imperial Institutes Work <Jn Rocks, Minerals Seeds DIRECTOR ON PIONEERING OF NEW VENTURES ROCK samples, mineral specimens and seeds from Malaysia are among the many articles which have been examined by the Imperial Institute, South Kensington, states the annual report of the Director, Sir Harry710 words
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75 1940-03-26 13 1 f TO»IJ KJUI KJVill V/UftCSpuilUCllM Johore Bahru, Mar. 25. AT a meeting of Malay officers held at the Dewan to-day with the Ungliu Mentri Besar in the chair, it is understood, the majority were not in favour of the introduction of income tax75 words
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Article345 1940-03-26 13 By Launch Along Muar River 20,000 TREATED IN ONE YEAR /\N an ancient water highway !n Johore— once the scene of battles and civil strife a motor launch chugs up and down regularly with a doctor and a dresser who treat the sick In the isolated villages345 words
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Article66 1940-03-26 13 A MEETING of local Arabs will be held at 8.30 p.m. to-morrow at the premises of the All-Malaya Muslim Missionary Society, Geylang Road, to discuss the necessity of forming an "Arab Union" to look after the legitimate interest of the community here and to be of assistance66 words
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476 1940-03-26 13 A STRANGE position Is developing in the Far East. Secret talks which Germany has had with Japan have broken down because the Toklo Government has discovered the extent to which the Nazis, in their efforts to undermine British influence in China, are helping Chiang476 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-03-26 13 Mr Paul Ivan Kenneth Carson and Miss Olga Muriel Durnford who were married at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd yesterday.— Straits Times picture. Mr and Mrs. Stanley Granville Rode after their marriage at St, Andrew's Cathedral yesterday.— Stratts Times picture.43 words
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Article217 1940-03-26 13 Rode— Philips •TOE wedding took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, yesterday of Mr. Stanley Granville Rode, son of Mr. J. G. Rode and the late Mrs. Rode, of Colombo, Ceylon, and Miss Edwina Elodie Philips, daughter of the late Mr. Edwin Philips and Mrs. Philips, of Ipoh. The Bishop217 words
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Article205 1940-03-26 13 Carson— Durnford MR. Paul Ivan Kenneth Carson was married to Miss Olga Muriel Durnford at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd yesterday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Francis Durnford, of Penang and Singapore, and the bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. D.205 words
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Article340 1940-03-26 13 Where Sons Of Fishermen Study HIGH TIDE LAPS AT DOORSTEP II7HENEVER it is high tide, pupils of a new school built on Pulau Sudong, a small island about eight miles off Singapore in the direction of Pasir Panjang, will find the sea practically lapping at their doorstep.340 words
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Article199 1940-03-26 13 THE funeral of Mr. Ernest Henry A Watts, of Fort Canning, who died at the General Hospital. Singapore early yesterday morning, took place at Bldadari Cemetery in the afternoon and was attended by the widow, daughter and several close friends. The bearer party comprised199 words
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Advertisement54 1940-03-26 13 LEAVE IT TO COOKIE! HE WILL KNOW HOW TO PREPARE THE MOST DELICIOUS DISHES SOUPS, PIES. SOUFFLES. PUDDINGS. CROQUETTES. PATTIES AND COCKTAILS jfi^>' v "O7nMF" M& T PIVQTFPQ FROM THE LARGEST\\7f/feir" 7 OYSTER BEI; IN THE WORLD AT STEWART Agents: J os -ERHfTR AYE R 5 o n lsJ K/4liteflr^™^TWT54 words
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Advertisement286 1940-03-26 13 gyQ\ 3 WEEKS FROM TODAY -fff^^H with OKASA f\ gl. IM I With declining years, sometimes even much earlier, |P|ip|Bi§^ due to overwork, worries of life, long illness, malitil W nutrition, effect of tropical climate and above all due 111 m m to excessive habits, one become* a prey to286 words
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Article, Illustration1146 1940-03-26 14 G. R. TONKIN - G. R. TONKIN Cannon With Their Own Private Locomotives By Somewhere in France. IN an earlier dispatch, I described how French officer hosts had shown us the wonders of one of the newest and most powerful forts of tne Majrinot Line. They took us1,146 words
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866 1940-03-26 14 A MONG the most fascinatingly interesting sights on the Western Front are those which one encounters in the support lines and areas immediately in the rear of the front-line proper. It is in these places that one obtains a vivid impression of866 words
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Advertisement231 1940-03-26 14 f "N^^ AND THE REASON? wfl \jM r Because Glaxo's special I formula leaves nothing to I j %||l chance. Because there m^ is EXTRA vitamin D to >^^ (<-^» absorb the calcium which bones require Because M? of the sound nourishment which Glaxo provides for bone and muscle, building231 words
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Article, Illustration997 1940-03-26 15 Participation In War Is Not Issue At Polls CANADA'S participation in the war is not at issue in the general election which will be held in the Dominion to-day. The electiori is required by ordinary constitutional practice. The life of a Canadian Parliament, like the997 words
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125 1940-03-26 15 HERR von Papen, son of the Germai Ambassador in Angora, has arrived in Rome from Peru, travelling with the help of forged passports. He was met by his mother before she left Rome, whare she failed to be received in audience by the Pope.125 words
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Article52 1940-03-26 15 DR. Karl Ritter von Halt, president i of the German Athletic Federation and vice-presider* of the German Olympic Committee, is "in disgrace," according to the French sporting newspaper L'Auto. He is said to have b3en asked to retire to his Bavarian estate owing to his opposition52 words
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Article110 1940-03-26 15 MASS production of the Bren guncomplex but deadly instrument o; war invented by the Czechs— is weli under way in Britain. Already the guns are pouring from the assembly lines Is huge quantities, and production la steadily rising week by week. "The British Bren110 words
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34 1940-03-26 15 A SPECIAL plane was chartered by Denmark's Bird Preservation Society to fly food to 10,000 valuable elder ducks which had been caught In the Ice In the Kattegat.34 words
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Article104 1940-03-26 15 Gen. Bermudez de Castro stated In Madrid that 70.000 Spanish Nationalist soldiers lost their lives on the battlefield and 7,000 died from Ulness during the civil war. The failure of three succsssive monsoons Is causing the worst famine for 50 years in the Ajmer district of Central104 words
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Article209 1940-03-26 15 Forced Labour For Two Years TTWO years' forced labour will be the fate of all Jews aged 14 to 60 in the Polish territories now occupied by the Nazis, according to regulations published in the Warschauer Zeitung. The forced-labour period can be lengthened beyond two years209 words
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Article73 1940-03-26 15 Ersatz Coffees And Butter Perfume •TTHE Berlin correspondent ot the Amsterdam Telegraaf reports that 2,000 applications for a patent for a new type of substitute coffee are being considered by ths Patents Office in Berlin. The most remarkable substitute on sale in Germany is» "butter perfume." It73 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-03-26 15 President Lebrun watching: a woman at work In a French aircraft factory.17 words
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270 1940-03-26 15 pOR most mistresses the servant problem is how to find them. But for the 60-year-'^d widow of an inspector- general in the Indian police, Mrs. Cox, of Burlington Gardens, Chiswick, the problem is how to get rid of one. James Hunt, aged 65,270 words
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Article18 1940-03-26 15 A £250,000 claim by Mr. Mark Under, the actor, against Miss Mac West has been dismissed at Hollywood.18 words
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Article300 1940-03-26 15 An Estimate Of Nazi Capacity pERMANY'S capacity for buildV ing 500-ton to 700-ton submarines has been probably six a month. This figure may be expected to rise to eight a month in April, 15 in July and 20 by December, ray I the Evening Standard. The Reich300 words
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Advertisement295 1940-03-26 15 GREAT DRIVE FOR IXTRR CUSTOMERS |3 AN OFVOKTUNITY j ML i£X/^j£v J?#L not be missed. Wf w JLM^fia (w l^ w^PMrl GREAT MONEY ffflflP^ m WO^I 1 SAVING OFFER j VVV tm^P^^fi 'J 3 TWO PIECE SUITS aAILORED TO YOUR Vm <pP 311 OWN REQUIREMENTS FROM THE FAMOUS gk A295 words
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2252 1940-03-26 16 Our Military Letter (From Our Military Correspondent) London, Mar. 8. IT is idle to pretend that we can win without a fight, but during the past six months we have already accomplished a great deal towards victory. The coasts of2,252 words
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Article, Illustration69 1940-03-26 16 British Troops In No-Man 's-Land The Norfolk Regiment recently had the honour of winning the first two army decorations of the war for bravery and coolness while on patrol duty in No -Man 's-Land on the Western Front. Picture shows three of the men who took part in the clash69 words
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Advertisement95 1940-03-26 16 What did the <^^^^ Rancher say as they drank the '{^fWL^ last round up? \W C 1 What is it that makes men so enthusiastic 18 .2° I about Johnnie Walker Surely it is the V* l^"* M piP fact that thiB famous whisky is not merely XZ^/ ytiLgMM v95 words
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Advertisement617 1940-03-26 16 The only dressing that feeds the hair BILVIPIX HAIR CREAM gives m vigorous "alive" glossiness, feeds the hair roots, as It contains Pure Sllvikrln. it is non-greasy and does not gum the hair. It is the only hair cream with all the virtues of a good fixture— keeping the hair617 words
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Article, Illustration1783 1940-03-26 17 Lump Sum Of Rs. 10 Million For External Defence STATE OF PREPAREDNESS TO DEFEND ANY ATTACK New Delhi. THE estimates India's defence expenditure for 1940-41 amount to Rs. 535,200,000, said Sir Jeremy Raisman, the Finance Member, introducing the first Indian war budget in the Central1,783 words
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52 1940-03-26 17 Police Fail To Trace Clue Of Assassin Lucknow, Mar. 25. T"HE police have failed to trace clues A substantiating the report of an attempt to assassinate Khan Bahadur Allah Bux, former premier of Sind, while he was returning to Sind by train from Ramgarh onReuter - 52 words
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46 1940-03-26 17 London, Mar. 25. A LARGE sunspot upset communications in many parts of the United States yesterday. The trans-Atlantic short wave radio was off the air for 12 hours and damage to telegraph land lines held up about 1.000.000 messages.- -ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Advertisement365 1940-03-26 17 The Deadly Attacks of STOMACH ACID l"hat feeling of discomfort you get after a meal is it as trivial as you think, or is it a warning of worse to come' That is often how the most agonising stoma h disorders begin. It is just the result of too mu«:U365 words
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Advertisement373 1940-03-26 17 "^to^KITTTGHf" YOU TUNE YOUR SHORT WAVE STATION AND IT STAYS WITH YOU v /^PHILIPS THERMOSTATIC /C\ TUNING- CORRECTOR (jjgly The Thcrmostatic Tuning Corrector is an ingenious device which SHORT-WAVE PERFORMANCE automatically corrects the frequency drift caused by temperaturo New advances and inventions which further change In other words, you don't373 words
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361 1940-03-26 18 Yesterdays Home roccer resulted: SOUTH C Arsenal 1 Charlton A. 1; Fulham 4 Chelse: 3; Mllwall l Tottenham 1; Portsmouth Brentford 3; West Ha*n 2 Southampton 2. SOUTH D Bournemouth 6 Southend 1: Crystal P. Clapton O. 1; Norwich C. 3 Brighton ai«< Hove 0: Quern'sReuter - 361 words
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Article, Illustration748 1940-03-26 18 Cecilia Chan Kok Liang Successful Again (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 25. WONG PENG SOON, Singapore, Johore and Selangor champion, won the Malayan title at Ipoh yesterday when he disposed of Oei Teik Hock of Penang in straight sets, 15 1, 15 7748 words
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Article31 1940-03-26 18 Soccer: Div. 1, Police vs. 9th. Heavy Rrg, R.A., Stadium; R.A.F. vs. Royal Navy, Seletar; Reserve Division, Malays vs. S.R.C., S.R.C. Tennis: S. C. C. tournamant; T.M.C.A. tournament.31 words
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Article674 1940-03-26 18 Mabin Wins Open Singles Title (From Our Own Correspondent) Klang, Mar. 25. JI^ABIN, the Johore state rugger player, this evening upset the app'.e cart by defeating Hughes in the men's open singles final in two straight sets of 6—2. 6—l. He had Hughes where he wanted and674 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-03-26 18 The Perak "A" team that took part in the Gopeng Hill Climb (left to right): J. G. M. Ferguson (M. G. Crackers). 11. G. Oates (M. G.) and C. V. Crowther-Smith (Fiat Special).33 words
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Article, Illustration705 1940-03-26 18 Takes Title To Penang For The First Time (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. AT the 19th hole, G. Halliday to-day beat W. J. Gibb, the former Malayan golf champion, in this year's Malayan golf championships. By so doing, Halliday has taken705 words
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293 1940-03-26 18 Selangor State Cricketer's Century FRIENDLY CRICKET ON PADANG TiiEE3 WAS some excellent baiiUis psrformances in yesterdays friendly cricket fixture on the padang botveen A. C. Growder's eleven and W. K. Jagger's eleven. The result wm a win by seven wlc!:ets for Jagger's team. Batting first Growdei's side made 203 rnj's.293 words
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56 1940-03-26 18 THE following are the results of tna Easter competitions at the Kepp .1 Golf Club: GUILLEMARD CLP O. V. Andrews and G. E. Kerr C 3 123^=75%. Fall Sweep, first nine holes W. D?wson 48— 8 1 2 =39V?: second n.'ne hcles, W. Dawson 4S—56 words
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Advertisement17 1940-03-26 18 CUP-ON AMMETER DESIGNED TO ASCERTAIN, RAPIDLY CONVENIENTLY, THE CURRENT IN" A. C. CONDUCTORS. W.P.S. 201 P mm—m—mm17 words
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Advertisement36 1940-03-26 18 fr^^-^SSSE^tm Cork Tipped ami Plain Cellophane wrapped in packet* supply of Turf 100% Pure Virginia Cigarettes, of 10 and airtight tins of 50 You can buy them everywhere. t i TURF CIGARETTES ARE GUARANTEED 100% PURE36 words
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Article, Illustration1530 1940-03-26 19 St. Marcel Wins For First Time To Pay $77 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 25. WINNING for the first time in this country, St. Marcel upset in the first race here to-day in the final lay's racing in the Perak Turf Club's1,530 words
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224 1940-03-26 19 cju;- own uorresponaemi Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. SINGAPORE cyclists were successful here to-day in both the 50-miies e\ i<v Ljelanp.or cycling carnival. Johar. tin Ibrahim won the race over 50tnilis In the open chanpionship of Malaya event while R. Shield, of the Military, Singapore, won224 words
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Article65 1940-03-26 19 OVER the Easter week-end, a team from the Royal Singapore Yacht Club sailed a series of team races against the Port Dickson Yacht Club at Port Dickson. The results were First day. Saturda> P.D.YC. 37V 2 points. R.S.Y.C. 18 points. Scrond day, Sunday: R.S.Y.C 30V65 words
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253 1940-03-26 19 Ny scoring the 38 runs needed for victory yesterday without the loss Of another wicket, the Ceylon Sports Club beat the Tami'.ians' Physical Culture Association of Kuala Lumpur by six wickets in their annual three-day cricket match, played at Balestier during the Easter week-end.253 words
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Article69 1940-03-26 19 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 25. »T»HE nnals to the Indo-Ceylonese tennis tournament, played here to-day, resulted MEN'S OPEN SINGLES Caleb beat Suppiah 7—5, 3—o3 0 retired. OPEN DOUBLES Raslah and Ponnudurai beat Suppiah and Duralratnam 3—6, 6—4,6 4, 6—3.6 3. HANDICAP SINGLES M. W.69 words
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Article, Illustration486 1940-03-26 19 CINGAPORE achieved an unparalleled record of successes in the Gopeng Hill Climb held on Sunday by the Perak Branch of the Automobile Association of Malaya. Fastest time of the da^ was put up by R. W. McCreath riding a Triumph Tiger 100 motor-cycle. His486 words
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Article215 1940-03-26 19 PLAYING at Bras Basah Road yesterday, the P.W.D. Sports Club beat Si. Joseph's Old Boys by 12 runs in an interesting cricket fixture. The scores were: St. Joseph's XI: T. Campbell c George b Sithamparam 15; P. de Cruz st Tessensohn b Sithamparam 4; L.215 words
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Article28 1940-03-26 19 THE annual general meeting of the Geylang Serai Football Club will be held at the club premises, 915 Geylang Road on Sunday at 2 p.m.28 words
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Article24 1940-03-26 19 PLAYING at Tanglin yesterday in a seccnd division (A) league fixture, the R.A.M.C. beat the R.A.O.C. by nve goals to three.24 words
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Article431 1940-03-26 19 Fighting Effort In Second Innings (From Our Own Correspondent* Ipoh, Mar. 25. ¥N spite of a good recovery by Perak in their second innings to-day in the state cricket match, they lost to Penan* by 69 runs. Features of the day's play were the arood batting431 words
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