The Straits Times, 20 June 1940
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Title Section38 1940-06-20 1 FINAL EDTN, The Straits Times The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTUKi.j MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES PRICE 5 CENTS. 24 PAGES 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 194038 words
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Advertisement213 1940-06-20 1 see MIEN CHONG for SMART TAILORING o m Colaman St: Singapore. -Phone 4816— SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). Duplex Design i Double-Acting Quiet-No Gears Self Oiling Ptei Fast Loose Pulleys M 1 Capacities from VBB^B^^J! 500 to 5000 m M, Gois. per Hour wwj "y"^ d^ 'l Vi^^il Pressures213 words
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Advertisement154 1940-06-20 1 1 _^^^a J- -t*. JT -L*f Us O Staples Mattress is precision 1 A/T A T^ T^ T> "C? C O built tested material t0 stand IVJ. ZTL X X tv H/ O O y«fl»-5 of constant use. "The Finest Mattress made" When you buy a Staples Mattress* you make154 words
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Advertisement90 1940-06-20 1 GOWNS. DRESSMAKER tnd DESIGNER 13. Batter; Road. Slncapore. and HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR. 2b JAVA ST. (PHONE 3683). WORLD yJVfI C\JA PRECISION WATCH fts)<3\W\ *MAK\HE* Staybrite Steet Wi^K llilm, C. K. 679 $78.00 s^— '''•'ifM^SL NAAID StayhnleSieel N^n^J^^W CX.2064 w-5>555.00 CK.2086^«/v.0565.00 W<'^Rl sdle "GENTS /O'FDR MHLfIYB B.RdeSILVH c/j:90 words
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Advertisement443 1940-06-20 2 SMALL ADST Minimum charge $1. for advt not exceeding 4 lines. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS St P.P.C. CARDS are charged $3 each per insertion per Inch. Over 1 inch. 25 cts. per443 words
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Advertisement450 1940-06-20 2 WANTED REQUIRED BABY GRAND PIANO. Apply Box No. 99, Straits Times. I FOR SALE SHELVADOK Refrigerator. Phone 3333 CUTTING Machines for B.C. and flat bars. Hindhede Co. Ltd. FOR SALE: BLACKOUT LAMPSHADES, 75 cts. each Singapore Rubber Works, Ltd AUK: YAWL. 26 feet. Recently re-fitted and slipped. Engine overhauled as450 words
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Advertisement838 1940-06-20 2 BOARD RESIDENCE EAST AMGLIA. 8 Oxiey Rise, cool and quwt [eims moderate. Tele. 4390. BELLEVILLE, 15 Scotts Road, Phone 4274 large St airy rooms Priv. Verandph, mod. san. "HILLTOP" 7 8 Institution Hill. Accommodation available In June. Phone *****. ROOMS FLATLETS at "Lloyd House 1 Lloyd Rd. Own bathrooms. Board838 words
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Advertisement882 1940-06-20 2 PUBLIC NOTICES g RUBBER REGULATION. p EXPORT CREDITS AND COUPONS. Owners of rubber estates and rubber dealers are reminded that all export credits i\nd coupons Issued for the second quarter of 1940 not made use of before the 30th June. 1940 will cease to be valid on that date and882 words
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Advertisement750 1940-06-20 2 3USINESS CARDS Ftc Kathleen Brown DESIGNER DRESS-MAKER Room 35. Baffles Hotel Sports Suite Id Silk and Cotton Sarong*. APB 1 MISCELLANEOUS WE UNDERTAKE TYPEWRITING WORK. peciallses MSS Work. Neat and promn*. loderate charges. Apply 3ave-U-Trouble Co., 9 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore. D. 2144. BUSINESS OPPORTUN ITIES DRESS DESIGNING A DRESSMAKING750 words
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Advertisement119 1940-06-20 2 1930 MERCEDL S-BE3Z SPORTS ROADSTER 13.9 H.P. j mileage 8.000 $2,750.00 j 1939 MERCEDE S-BENZ SPORTS ROADSTER colour scheme Cream and Red beautiful condition mileage 8,000 $2,750.00 1935 VAUXHALL "14" SEDAN good condition $750.00 1937 OPEL 13.9 H.P. 2-door Cabriolet $850.00 1938 OPEL KADETT SEDAN 11.9 H.P. 38 m.p.g: good119 words
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Advertisement427 1940-06-20 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (lncorDoratea in Eneland) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N Co MAII PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES The best possible services are being maintained by the P. O. S. N. Coy. from the Si raits to their usual ports of call in China. India. Ceylon427 words
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Advertisement206 1940-06-20 3 (incorporated in Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS < FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America, to Km ope via America and Round Tours In the Pacific quoted in U.S. on ap plication. To California from the Orient via Honolulu. KAMAKURA MARU leave H'kong July 5206 words
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Advertisement520 1940-06-20 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 passenger520 words
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Advertisement125 1940-06-20 3 JOINT SERVICE OF PRINCE LINE SILVER LINE PRIXCE LINE VESSELS PROCEED TO BALTIMORE, NEW YORK, BOSTON AND HALIFAX VIA PANAMA CANAL. SILVER LINE VESSELS PROCE2D TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA PANAMA CANAL. For further particulars apply to HARPER, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. HADDEN CO., LTD. (Incorporated In F.M.S.)125 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous609 1940-06-20 3 TO-DAY SINGAPORE /.Ill i.is met <!L'5in.( ZHP 9 69 met rso.Hiim.i 1.15 p.m. Miscellaneous gramophone J records: 1.30 p.m. News and mid-day tin. copra and rubber prices; 1.45 p.m. Interval; 5.00 p.m. Hindustani muslct; a.30 p.m. j Cantonese film selections!; 6.10 p.m. Comedy j intrrludei 'Cantonese); 6.35 p.m. Musical i609 words
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Miscellaneous583 1940-06-20 3 NIROM VUD it.65 me lUM •*>■>. *> 01 mr (49.b m.>; PMN 10.26 airs U*.* rj.l; VUB 11.8b mc» (2.V3 ml- ITDC 516 119 81) ml 4.50 p.m. Programme preview; 4.53 p m. Tea concert; 5.5U p.m. "The Eagles Nest.'; 6 20 p.m. Records; 6.50 p.m. News and weather reports:583 words
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721 1940-06-20 4 20,000 For Dominions As Soon As Scheme Is Complete London, June 20. THE British War Cabinet has approved of a large scale 1 plan to evacuate the children of Britain to safe refuge in the Dominions. If arrangements can be made with the DominionReuter - 721 words
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40 1940-06-20 4 Pretoria, June 20. The Union Government his completed a scheme for accemmoda'.ing- in South Africa children temporarily evacuated from Britain and for the adoption of orphans from Allied countries by Union nati inal.s. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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455 1940-06-20 4 DECISION BY CHRISTMAS Lord Lothian On The Conflict New Haven (Conn.), June 19. IF Britain could hold out until 1 Christmas, she would by then have turned the tide of war, said Lord Lothian, British Ambassador to the United States, in a speech to-day at Yale University after receiving theReuter - 455 words
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Article159 1940-06-20 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Our Own Correspondent) London. June 19. /""OMMODITY and Exchange market* dosed as follows with previous quotations In paran thesis:— RUBBER: Easy. Spot 13ttd 13<Kd (13% d I4d) August 13 Hd 13 Hd (13* d 13Hd) Oct. -Dec. UTid 12d (ll%d 12^d) Jan. -Mar. ll?4d ll%d (HUd HV4d)159 words
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Article67 1940-06-20 4 Malls close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-OAT Australia (South East) surface noon China (including S'hal) surface 9 a.m. Hong Kong surface 9 a.m. Java surface noon air 9 a.m. New Zealard surface noon Philippine Islands surface 5 p.m. Palembang air 9 a.m. TO-MORBOW67 words
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1316 1940-06-20 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations Wi:i>NJ <J!\V, .IL'NE 19, 1M»: 5 P.M. IMMMJ Oayrn «Wlen Ainpat Tin i 4s i 3s 3s 9d Austral Amal. (5s) 4s fld 5s 3s Austral Malay m J5s 37s Ayer Hitam f5s) 18s 19s 6d x.-i Ayer Wcng <£) .50 .5S Bangrin Tin 17s1,316 words
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Article154 1940-06-20 4 Tha Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1491st. auction yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,448,525 lbs, 646.66 tons; offered 1,326,946 lbs, 592.39 tons; sold 464,184 lbs, 207.23 tons. SPOT London 13 'id New York 22 cenU. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cent* Per Lb. Standard154 words
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248 1940-06-20 4 Singapore, June 19. 5 p.m. HIM.M. Buyfr. SWIrrAmpats 3 '3 3 3 Austrai AmaJc 4/6 Batu Selangon 1.30 1.3" Hong Patis 0.87 0.90 Jekbus 0.65 0.70 KaiTipong Laiijute 19/3 20 '3 K. Kamuiiting 8 IVi 8/6 Kundang 12/- 12/9 Kent 1/6 1 10 Klang Rivera248 words
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Article45 1940-06-20 4 I'o-day H. W. 11.30 a.m. 8.7 It.: 10.44 p.m. 9.6 ft, L. W 4.55 a.m. 0.4 ft. 4.58 Dm. 4.1 ft. To-morrow H. W. 12.10 p.m. 8.7 ft.; 11.24 p.m. 9.7 ft L. W. 5.35 a.m. 0.3 ft.; S.32 p.m. 4.1 ft.45 words
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Advertisement261 1940-06-20 4 The only dressing that feeds the hair 61LV 1 F 1 X HAIR CREAM gives ft vigorous "alive" glossiness, feeds the balr 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 a261 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article385 1940-06-20 5 All Sections Quiet By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, June 20. /COMMODITY prices are recovering slightly from their previous losses. Rubber was down one-quarter in London yesterday at 13V4d. but rose one- quarter in New York at 22,4 cents. Tin was up 50s. for spot at £266 10s.,385 words
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162 1940-06-20 5 Hospitals In Reich Are Filled To Overflowing THE German Press admits that German casualties in North France continue at an increasing rate owing to the stubborn British and French fighting, but no figures are given Hospitals in the Interior of Germany are filled to162 words
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Article86 1940-06-20 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 20. RESULTING from a request by the Rubber Trade Association, speculative business in the commodity is now practically non-existent, but supplies for manufacturers are particularly tight. Dealers are spending hours endeavouring to fulfil orders, though the situation is expected to86 words
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Article223 1940-06-20 5 IN a weekly review of the rubber market, issued yesterday, Stanton Nelson and Co.. Ltd., write: The swift and tragic events of the past few days have curtailed operations in rubber, as in other markets. London aad New York have shown little or no interest in223 words
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130 1940-06-20 5 TWO Europeans from the Naval Base, a Chinese woman, her thre3-year-old son. and a Chinese motor-car driver, were injured in a collision between two cars outside Thomson Road police station last night. The Europeans were Mr. S. J. Blenrlall. insDector of the Electrical Department, who130 words
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Article179 1940-06-20 5 LEWIS and Peat (Singapore;, Ltd., in a weekly review of the rubber market, write: The invasion of France and her withdrawal from the economic sphere leaves very little of Europe to which rubber can be sold and shipped, and if it were not for the179 words
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81 1940-06-20 5 *>Tom Our Own C< -«spondent> Kuaia Lumpur, June 20. Fis reliably understood that on July 9 al! units of the F.M.S. Volunteer Force will be called up for training. Two Bills to be introduced in the Federal Council on June 26 the compulsory Service81 words
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Article85 1940-06-20 5 Thursday, June !0. noon. Buyeri BeUcr* Price* Prtcef No IX B.S.S. (Spot loose) 36!, 36*. No. IX X S.S fob. in cases July 36% S7K G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. Id b:.le» July 35% 36!, r.A.Q. R.SS. Cob. Id oaias July 35V* 35K FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX85 words
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Advertisement280 1940-06-20 5 I H.M.V. I AMERICAN AMERICAN I RADIO I W^mfa*-^—^—^—^—^ BfTl is^i'tr'sssssssW'sk'ssssslsVUWsy S•> jOO SpHksw WB^BsfcsEsPMMsß^^B^B^B^J^fclsß^^Bß q q Lesx 10 yWpE>gi^^«iijy»jy<'>wi im jn 'WTw easy monthly "> r < gJ^^rj^^BM' M paymentt. NEW YORKER MODEL 9QI NINE MICRO SENSITIVE VALVES SEVEN BANDS WITH BAND SPREAD Airerican H.M.V. are the first to280 words
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Advertisement249 1940-06-20 5 MYLETO J^BBsft .^-^s> jP-^C iPW Wn&. aWk MLki ifkWte-m sP> HAIR COLOUR RESTORER WILL RESTORE GREY OR FADED HAIR TO ITS NATURAL COLOUR SETTING LOTION FOR LADIES HAIR CREAM FOR MEN OTHER MYLETO PRODUCTS INCLUDE: TONQUIN SCURF LOTION OBTAINABLE FROM: ALL DISPENSARIES ANO STORES. i DISTRIBUTORS: GRAFT ON LABORATORIES LTD.249 words
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Advertisement142 1940-06-20 5 B»cB »c DESIGNS AND REINFORCEMENTS B R C FABRIC is an electrically crosswelded steel wire mesh mainly employed for Floors, Roofs, Foundations. Roads and any work where large areas of concrete are used. Sole Agents' Incorporated in S.S.) STRAITS TIMES Small Ads. ADVERTISEMENT RATES PREPAID Classified Advertisements Charge* ■2a cents142 words
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Advertisement300 1940-06-20 6 POSITIVELY LAST DAY A 1 O A MDD A 3.15. 6.15 and 9.15 -ALHAMPKA Full ENGLISH Version of The Successful FRENCH production ■BBS 'DOUBLE Kj IN THE Astounding drama of a master Spy, who penetrated the very heart of this mighty defence system. also "NEWSFRONTS of WAR 11 A New300 words
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Advertisement300 1940-06-20 6 to-night 6.15 ».i5 BJMBjB^^BJPBJI^pWJBiBJ THE STIRRING SPECTACLE *I| §X M\ OF DARING ACTION, ADVENTURE BBBB^UHB^HBMIBj AND TOUCHING ROMANCE DRUMS rST MOHAWKS In Thrilling Technicoloar— 2oth Century-Fox Picture Starring Claudette COLBERT Henry FONDA Week-end Matinees— 2 P.M. "SUEZ" also "THE SAINT STRIKES BACK" iVl^! =^""B 7 TO NIGHT 9.30 SSSS? SUSANAH300 words
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Advertisement223 1940-06-20 6 What a nice juicy Scandal The Whole Town's Talking about JEAN ARTHUR and her HUSBANDS! The BIG LAUGH SHOW!! CAPITOL 6.15 9.15 JEAr4 ARTHUR DOUGLAS I^^TFRED IViacIVIURRAY WESLEY RUGGLES' rollicking production of SOMERSET MAUGHAM'S Great Comedy Play— 'TOO MANY HUSBANDS' Latest GAIMO.NT BRITISH NEWS with The Fpit of DUNKOUK OUR223 words
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389 1940-06-20 7 Military Posts In Abyssinia Bombed By Rhodesian Planes Paris, June 19. A NATIONAL defence communique broadcast over the French wireless states that maritime communications in the western Mediterranean are ensured and also states that during the first week of the war with Italy severalReuter - 389 words
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Article116 1940-06-20 7 Cairo, June 19. IT is officiall} stated that an Italian transport column escorted by light tanks was routed by a British armoured unit on Monday. It is believed that between :.'<) and 30 Italians were killed and some prisoners were taken. There were no British casualties.Reuter - 116 words
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151 1940-06-20 7 Italian Rights In Ethiopia Britain Reserves Liberty Of Action London, June 19. MR. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary lor Foreign Affairs, announced in the House of Commons to-day tiiit in view of Italy's unprovoked entry into the war against this country the British Government held itself entitled to reserve full libertyReuter - 151 words
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Article206 1940-06-20 7 Mackenzie King On The Emergency Ottawa. June 19. MR. W. L. MACKENZIE KING, the Canadian Prime Minister, urging speedy adoption of the Government s compulsory military service bill, told the House of Commons last night: "This is an emergency position of a very grave characterReuter - 206 words
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114 1940-06-20 7 Ottawa, June 19. THE Ottawa Journal states. that the Government has confiscated the financial holdings of James Franceschini, the Toronto millionaire, who has been interned for Fascist sympathies. His holdings include shares In thr Duft'erin Shipbuilding Company, where lour minesweepers are being built. The paper114 words
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Article87 1940-06-20 7 Ankara, June 19. j^R. Winston Churchill's fighting m speech in the Housa of Comrmns last night has made a considerable impression in Turkey, where a display of courage always finds a ready response. The general view of the situation taken here is far from gloomy. OfficialReuter - 87 words
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Advertisement471 1940-06-20 7 RAFFLES HOTEL to-night- DINNER DANCE 8 p.m. to midnight POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION The World's Greatest Girl Whirlwind Tumblers THE SEVEN WALLABIES INTRODUCING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE FAR EAST "BLACK LIGHTS", A MIRACLE OF SCIENCE! DANCING IN A COMPLETE BLACK-OUT WITH ULTRA VIOLET RAY NOVELTY EFFECTS. Dinner $3.00. Non-diners471 words
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Advertisement302 1940-06-20 7 Where OPENING I T II lU Everybody T0 DA YJ w Goes 3.15-6.15-9.15 mmnMmMm box office •phone 3400 SEE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON PAGE 13. w who's in the arms of your H "King of the Movies"! Tlk Htffi^ eyed lovely who ,!Bte»*lyPß was the sensation of "Hotel For Women" Mk302 words
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1091 1940-06-20 8 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1940. (291 st Day of the War.) Dollars Or Death In three weeks nearly two and a half million dollars has been contributed to The War Fund launched in the Colony. In the same period nearly $400,000 has been subscribed te a similar fund in the1,091 words
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Article259 1940-06-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l heartily endorse every word written by your correspondent of June 10 who signed himself "Anonymous." I think It is high time that the Europeans In this country adopted a simpler standard of living. The present standard is ridiculous259 words
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Article435 1940-06-20 8 Extensive Defence Preparations BY OUR MILITARY CORRESPONDENT London THE idea of Britain as a fortress is nothing new. When Napoleon scowled at ua across the Channel from Boulogne we hastily built a chain of Martello towers mounted with ordnance lo repel invasion. The militia were called435 words
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Article636 1940-06-20 8 HOW aged refugees fled before the German Invasion of Belgium was told in a letter received in Singapore this week. The writer in England told how her elderly Belgian father and English mother, who is an Invalid and suffered a bad stroke some years ago, managed to636 words
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Correspondence
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Letter414 1940-06-20 8 More On The Subject Of Competition To the Editor ot the Straits Times Sir,—" Merchant in India and Malaya," who refers to my letter regarding the alleged Indian "competivon"uon" \n Malaya, is apparently under the erroneous impression that my intentions are to indulge in an argument on a414 words
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Letter422 1940-06-20 8 Jews As Nazi Spies "Just Cannot Be" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —May I, as a Jew, as a foreigner. technically to-day a refugee, but not a German, praised be the Lord, be permitted to answer "If's" letter? I agree with all the "Internists" when they422 words
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Letter423 1940-06-20 8 Why The Atmosphere Of Secrecy To the Editor cf the S.raits Times Sir.—My attention has been drawn to a correction, in the correspondence columns of the S raits Times, making clear to the public that it was no. the Police Department who invi'.cd Miss Nicoll-Jcnes to Singaprre, but423 words
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Letter74 1940-06-20 8 The Straits Times receives many more letters than can be published in the space available. Accordingly brief concise letters stand a better chance of selection and prompt publication than long ones. Letters exceeding 2j) words are unlikely to be published at the present time. When letters are typed, double-spacing will74 words
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Letter105 1940-06-20 8 What Are The European Councillors Doing? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, My congratulations, for what they are worth, to you for your very able leader of to-day. It voices the opinion of the British public on this question of enemy aliens, which is allowed105 words
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Letter176 1940-06-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —I am surprised to see the letter under the heading "King Leopold." I do not profess to have any further knowledge on this subject than what has already appeared in the Press, but surely there is no excuse for the176 words
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Advertisement290 1940-06-20 8 Be Careful In wearing unground Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be defective. Go to Nan Sin and see the modern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Crookos' B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision. At $5.00 per pair. Nan Sin Optical House 3"3. North290 words
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Advertisement92 1940-06-20 8 1 Just outl MASTERY OF SEX Through Psychology HelWon. By Leslie D. Weatherhead. A Practical guide to personal Sex hygiene and should be read by Doctors, Parents and all who have responsibilities In regard to the guidance of Ignorant, perplexed and misled persons ia the path to SEX Health and92 words
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387 1940-06-20 9 Sir John Anderson Duty Of The Public M.P.s' PROPOSALS FOR THE PROTECTION OF COUNTRY International Brigade And Anti-Spy Measures Urged WITH Mr. Winston Churchill's warning that the Battle for Britain is soon to begin, final preparations for Home defence are announced in London to-day.387 words
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Article240 1940-06-20 9 Shortage In The Enemy Territory Londen, June 20. AN assurance that stocks of food in British are adequate and that the supply ol essential foodstuffs is ensured for weeks and weeks, even if nothing entered the country was given by Lord Woolton, Food Minister, in hisReuter - 240 words
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67 1940-06-20 9 Washington, June 19. IN connection with tne recent order forbidding amateurs to communicate with foreign governments, approximately 100,000 wireless operators, both amateur i'nd commercial, had been ordered by the Federal Communications Commission to submit proof of their United States citizenship. This proof will be requiredReuter - 67 words
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Article630 1940-06-20 9 London, June 20. THINK before you act but think always of your country before you think of yourself." These are part of the instructions given by the British Government to the people on the Home Front to prepare them for any invasion, whatever form it may630 words
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Article34 1940-06-20 9 London, June 20. REUTER'S Parliamentary correspondent learns that arrangements are being discussed for an>;her secret session of the House of Commons next week when the supply position would probably be discussed.—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article505 1940-06-20 9 Bid To Seize All Channel Coast Bordeaux, June 20. TPHE Germans are pushing west- wards apparently in order to seize the whole of the Channel coast so as to increase their threat to Great Britain, declares an authoritative commentary on the military situation. It says that theReuter - 505 words
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155 1940-06-20 9 Claims Of The German High Command Berlin, June 20. THE German High Command states tnat Luneville and the Xortress of Toul have been taken by the Germans, and the Nazi flag is flying over the cathedral of Strasbourg. The German communique states, "The French army continues to disintegrate. "Our' motorizedReuter - 155 words
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137 1940-06-20 9 London, June 20. ASKED in the House of Commons yesterday whether he would consider opening up negotiations with Russia for the purchase of tanks, aeroplanes, guns and other weapons of war. Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that the questioner couldReuter - 137 words
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125 1940-06-20 9 IORD LLOYD, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has sent the following message to The War Fund through the Officer Administering the Government: I have been very pleased to learn of the success of the Fund for War purposes organized by the125 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-06-20 9 A fifth columnist just after he had been arrested by a French marine These filth columnists caused the greatest amount of damage during the Nazi attacks on Holland, Belgium, Norway and Denmark.36 words
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Article143 1940-06-20 9 Munitions Works Destroyed London, June 19. •THE Air .Ministry announces that oil supply centres, railway marshalling yards, power stations and rail communications in many parts of North-West Germany and the Rhineland were attacked last night by heavy bomber squadrons of the R.A.F. Targets near Hamburg, Bremen,143 words
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228 1940-06-20 9 Washington, June 19. P! is officially announced that the United States has informed the Fan-American republics that present conditions necessitate an early meeting. Replies have already been received from 13 republics. The meeting may be held at Havana. Reuter. could be seen by ourReuter - 228 words
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Article269 1940-06-20 9 A.A. Defences In Action At Many Points London, June 20. JUST before midnight in London last night, the Air Ministry announced that enemy aircraft had crossed the east and north-east coasts. Anti-aircraft defences were in action at several points. Before the Air Ministry announcement, thereReuter - 269 words
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Article383 1940-06-20 9 Reported Plans Of Reich Italy London, June 20. A LL press reports from Rome and Berlin, says a message from Zurich, agree that the Axis partners are unlikely to grant France an armistice except on conditions amounting to complete capitulation. According to Signo/ Gayda, writing inReuter - 383 words
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56 1940-06-20 9 Madrid, June 20. .AMONG those who crossed the French frontier into Spain at Irun yesterday en route to Portugal were ex-Emprefs Ziia and her son Prince Otto, the Grand Duchess of Luxemburg, Prince Francisco of BourbonParma, and Princesses Maria and Irabel and the DowagerReuter - 56 words
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Advertisement76 1940-06-20 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 14 16 SAUSAGES that wilt make if oh ask for a second helping It's always a treat when S.C.S. jjjr SAUSAGES are put on the **!ar?rf»w f table. Every Sausage is packed r^ jxl^^ with goodness und flavour. txjj Delicious, too,76 words
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547 1940-06-20 10 Oversea Chinese Bank's Contribution Of $10,000 FURTHER GENEROUS GIFTS FROM MALACCA RESIDENTS THE War Fund to-day reached a total of $2,375,244, an in- crease of $31,217 over the total reported yesterday. The Oversea Chinese Bank Ltd., has given a donation of $10,000 and states "We547 words
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Article240 1940-06-20 10 Cyrano's Plans For A Big Night NATIONALCOSTUME FOR WAITRESSES WAITRESSES in the national costumes of. the Allies selling champagne by the glass will be a feature of Cyrano's "War Fund Night" on July 3, when the entire gross proceeds, in both the restaurant and the "Pig240 words
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Article, Illustration128 1940-06-20 10 Commons Question About Chairman lyiß. R. R. Stokes (Labour, Ipswich), yesterday asked the Under Secretary for the Colonies, Mr. George Hall, whether he would state the qualifications of the present chairman of the Malayan delegation on the International Tin Committee and whether the chairman had any practicalReuter - 128 words
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Article35 1940-06-20 10 A service in Dutch will be held at the Flesbyterian Church, Stamford Road, on Sunday at 8 p.m. The preacher will be Dr. John Breman. Mr. Werner Baer will be the organist.35 words
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Article636 1940-06-20 10 Mrs. J. W. Wallace Orang Java, S.T.C. (P. Brani) W. E. Davis, Malacca. Corporals at Fort Canning. Anonymous M. P. Lobo, Kcm pas Ltd.— Klebang Division. M. P. Menon, Kempas Ltd.— Klebang Division. K. J. Pillai, Kempas Ltd.— Klebang Division. T. S. Maniom, Kempas Ltd. Klebang636 words
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Article37 1940-06-20 10 EARL OF ATHLON E THE Earl of Athlone. accompanied by Princess Alice (Countess of Athlone, has arrived at Ottawa to be installed as Governor-General of Canada at a special ceremony in the Senate Chamber on Friday. —Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article170 1940-06-20 10 AMUSEMEN TS SINGAPOHt. it irruci wim Dinners: Dance (Informal i 8 p.m. to Midnight. GAKKICK fHbATKt GfcYLANG Thief of Bagdad 9 Dragon Cups. Double Feature Cantonese Talkies at 7.45 p.m. <IRK.II VVOHIII Cabaret 9 p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Real Glory. Sky: Beau Oestc. H.U'PY WORLD Happy TbMtn: Gasak It am.170 words
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Article288 1940-06-20 10 Vessel That Struck Mine In Singapore Waters CALVAGE operations will begin shortly on the cargo and hulk of the Norwegian vessel Hoegh Transporter, which sank when she struck a mine in one of the prohibited areas on entering Singapore harbour on the night of Oct.288 words
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Article43 1940-06-20 10 Shanghai, June 20. "THE Mayor of the Japanese- sponsored city government of Greater Shanghai has addressed letters to the British, French and Italian consulates-general requestin? immediate steps for the withdrawal of third power belligerent troops from Shanghai. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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127 1940-06-20 10 JAPAN FUTURE OF FRENCH INDO-CHINA Friendly Approach To Germany And Italy Tokio. June 20. MR. H. Arita. the Foreign Minister, is reported to have instructed the Japanese ambassadors in Berlin and Rcme "in a friendly manner" to express Japan's concern regarding French Indo-China. The Domei news agency states it IsReuter - 127 words
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79 1940-06-20 10 Bordeaux, June 20. «|N the dark hour through which we are passing, France retains the certainty that the heroic efforts of the Allied armies will not have been in vain and that in them lies an assurance of the future freedom of Europe," says M.Reuter - 79 words
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Article87 1940-06-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, June 7. AS your correspondent cabled to you to-day, Malaya's air ace on the Western Front, Flight-Lieutenant Robert Voase Jeff, Croix de Guerre, D.F.C., who this week received a bar to his D.F.C., Is to wed. The eldest son87 words
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Article138 1940-06-20 10 Britain Is Fortress Of Europe New York, June 19. IN a long editorial on Britain as the fortress of Europe, the HeraldTribune refers to the legend of German invincibility. The journal says. But nothing on the German side has been able to withstand the British fighter pilots and you cannotReuter - 138 words
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Article, Illustration152 1940-06-20 10 Proving A Tower Of Strength (Jrorn Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 19- lEUT.-General W. G. S. Dobbi?, the former G.0.C.. Malaya, who \s now commanding the troop 3 in I Malta and is also acting Governor of the Colony, is reported to be a tower of152 words
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117 1940-06-20 10 Prisoners Internees To Go To Canada Ottawa, June 19 CANADA has undertaken to receiva aliens at present interned in Britain and also prisoners of war, announced. Mr. Mackenzie King. He added that he has learned through conferences with British officials that Britain wants first to evacuate Interness because they might117 words
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Advertisement55 1940-06-20 10 1 JEUfinG STBIipfIRD The new Flying Standard model is a brilliant example of the Standard Motor Company's expert planning to demand. INDEPENDENT FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION FOUR-DOOR FOUR-SEATER ALL-STEEL BODY •BUILT FOR ECONOMY 4 5-48 M. P. G. TiMEHYOtOIT (SINGAPORE) LTD. §S. Agents: Federal Motor Garage. K. Lumpur Ipoh. yy^ NKS^55 words
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Article482 1940-06-20 11 Mail From Malaya To Go To South Africa By Plane SHIPPING CONNECTION FROM CAPE TO LONDON A WEEKLY air mail service from Sydney (Australia) to Durban (Natal), via Singapore and Cairo connecting with the surface mail to London via the Cape of Good Hope482 words
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Article171 1940-06-20 11 Britain $500,000 Gift By Rajah ACCEPTING the $500,000 gift of the State of Sarawak for the prosecution of the war, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lloyd, ha.* cabled to the Officer Administering the Government of Sarawak. "Please convey to Rajah (Sir Charles Vyner Brooke)171 words
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161 1940-06-20 11 COLONIAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE Not To Be Set Up Yet, Says Under Secretary (From Our Own Corresponfont) London, June 6. U/HEN is it proposed to set up the Colonial Research Advisory Committee; how is it proposed to recruit its numbers: and what are to be Hi precise powers and functions? These161 words
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Article194 1940-06-20 11 A MAN who pleaded gui'.ty in the Singapore second court yesterday to three charges of Impersonating a public servant asked the magistrate, Mr. T. L. Tan, to take into consideration nine similar offences which he pdmitted but with which he was not charged, before sentence was194 words
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Article86 1940-06-20 11 PRACTICES for the new session of the Children's Orchestra will begin on June 28 at 4.15 p.m. at the Victoria Memorial Hall. All child violin players who would like to Join and who have not yet sent in their names, as asked to attend with their instruments on86 words
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Article57 1940-06-20 11 AT the weekly literary meeting of the Indian Youth League, Mr. V. Stephens will speak on "Young Men's Duty" in Tamil and Pandit Simura Thuba on "Organization" in Hindi on Sunday at 5.30 p.m. at the premises of the League in Kace Course Road, Singapore. Mr. S.57 words
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Article68 1940-06-20 11 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) London, June 7. MISS PATRICIA SHELLEY, younger daughter of Mr. M. B. Shelley, of High Bank, Rustington, and of Mrs Cavendish, Brimpton Common, Berks, is to marry Mr. Geoffrey Christian, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Christian, of Rustington, Sussex. Mr.68 words
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Article60 1940-06-20 11 "AN important member of the Com1 munist Party," was the description applied by the court Inspector to long Hun Tiang. a 28-year-old Hokkien, charged in the third court yesterday with assisting in the management of an unlawful society, the AntiEnemy Backing Up Society. long Hun Tiang claimed60 words
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Article46 1940-06-20 11 FIVE of six Chinese quarry men charged with criminal trespass in Seng Kee Quarry with intent to annoy the proprietor. Tan Kirn Cheng, were convicted in the fifth court yesterday and sentenced to three weeks' simple imprisonment. The fifth accused was bound over.46 words
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Article, Illustration74 1940-06-20 11 (From Our Oion Correspondent) London, June 19. WHERE is no truth in reports that Colonial governors now on leave in Britain are likely to be recalled. Sir Shenton Thomas. Governor o/ Vie Straits Settlements, is still on holiday at Canterbury. He told me: "The East Coast74 words
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Article104 1940-06-20 11 (from Our Own Correspondent > London June 5. DR. Gcjr D v lan Watson, youngest son of Sir Malcolm Watson and the late Lady Watson, formerly of Klang, was married in Glasgow Cathedral en June 1 to Miss Caroline Murray Gilchrist, elder daughter of D-v104 words
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339 1940-06-20 11 'Freshers' Begin Their Ne Life From To-day TO-DAY, in the pleasant grounds of Raffles College me i than 100 girls and youths will enter a new life with! their formal admittance as freshmen undergraduates. For those who come from upcountry, and who are setting339 words
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Article187 1940-06-20 11 Found Stabbed In Hotel THE woman who was stabbed to death while sleeping in a room in a Chinese hotel in Middle Road has been identified by her mother. Information resulting from this development indicates that the motive was robbery. She was Chua Ah See, aged 26.187 words
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256 1940-06-20 11 TAN HOOD KENG, a 34-year-old sweeper employed at the Government sugar pool warehouse in Trafalgar Street, was sentenced to a total of two month's' rigorous imprisonment, in the Singapore fifth police court yesterday, for stealing sugar from the warehouse. He was charged on two256 words
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559 1940-06-20 12 Court Story Of Raid On House In Amoy Street EVIDENCE was given in the third police court yesterday that during a raid on a house in Amoy Street a fire brigade turntable ladder was used to enable a detective to enter a second floor window,559 words
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Article86 1940-06-20 12 Mother Girl Found Dead (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang. June 19. MYSTERY surrounds the death of a Senior Cambridge class schoolgirl. Peggy Chan, aged 17 years, and her mother, aged 55, who were found dead early this morning in a back lane off Carnarvon Street. It is believed that both86 words
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Article94 1940-06-20 12 A YOUNG Ch.nese, Lim Ah Bah, pleaded guilty in the third court I yesterday to a charge of stealing a gold ear-pick, valuea at $11. from his mother. Court Inspector D. R. Cowie said that after a report of the loss made by the mother. Lim94 words
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Article88 1940-06-20 12 FIFTY officers and men of a Dutch vessel were taken en a sight-seeing I tour of Singapore yesterday by Mr. A. C. Willis, of the Marine Hostel. The tour, arranged by the Marine Hostel authorities, took in Chinatown, the Botanical Gardens, rubber plantations, a pineapple factory,88 words
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Article266 1940-06-20 12 Chinese Sentenced In Ipoh Case HOW PORK-SELLER WAS CAUGHT (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 19. I AU YING, a pork-seller, appeared before Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, in the Ipoh First Magistrate's court yesterday, on- three charges of endeavouring to influence public opinion In a manner266 words
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Article122 1940-06-20 12 I WARNER Brothers' screen writer for I all of Bette Davls's films, arrived lat Singapore from Batavla yesterday with his wife. He is Mr. Casey Robinson, a former New York newspaperman and sub-title wTiter in silent films. He is leaving for Hong Kong to-day to board122 words
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Article127 1940-06-20 12 TAY Ang Kee, against whom two charges of breach of trust were brought, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment on each charge in the third court yesterday, the sentences to run consecutively. The first charge was that as a servant of127 words
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244 1940-06-20 12 WOMAN'S OUTLOOK to-day has been revolutionized and an increasing demand is being made on her services, emphasized Miss Flora Alexine Knight, activity secretary of the Y.W.C.A., Singapore, In a talk on 'Women and Education" to the Singapore Rotary Club yesterday. The need for244 words
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Article58 1940-06-20 12 I KNEW the coins were counteriuit. but I kept them for the children to nlay with," said Teh Choo Kia, who vta charged in the third court yesw;r- day with possessing three 20-cent pieces and four 10-cent pieces, which he knew to be forged. He was58 words
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260 1940-06-20 13 Invader Has Seized All Stocks: Harvest Prospects Are Poor jV^R. Winston Churchill's grim reminder that most of Europe will be starving under the Nazi heel this winter has been expanded by an authoritative London statement. It says that Germany is likely toReuter - 260 words
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90 1940-06-20 13 Melbourne, June 19. "THE Federal Labour party confer- ence here to-day pledged itself "willingly tc bfcar the burdens imposed under the Interests of Australia's I security and human liberty." The conference approved complete) participation in the Empire air plan and reinforcement of Australia's force abroadReuter - 90 words
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Article36 1940-06-20 13 The people of British Guiana have already subscribed £7,000 to a fund to provide a bomber plane fori Britain. In Trinidad. similar fund realised £6,000 soon after it was opened.— ~^;uter.36 words
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Article240 1940-06-20 13 INTENSIVE German activities liavi been unearthed by a ooounll the Uruguay Chamber of Dep~t which has been investigating n of a German plot to seize the < try. As the result of these investigations, the committee has reached the following conclusions: A Nazi political organization existsReuter - 240 words
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Article22 1940-06-20 13 THE New Zealand Government has appointed a council of 14 to supervise and direct New Zealand's war effort.— Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article562 1940-06-20 13 Anglo- Japanese Agreement Settlement Of Dispute V t Tientsin London, June 19. ANNOUNCING in the Houss of Commons to-day an agreement between Britain and Japan over Tientsin issues, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Aflairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, said he was happy to state that the British and Japanese Governments hadReuter - 562 words
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122 1940-06-20 13 CASUALTIES FROM ITALIAN RAIDS Diplomatic Activity Reported At Cairo DURING the last few days there has been great diplomatic activity in Cairo. There have been meetings between King Parouk, Said Aly Maher Pasha, the Egyptian Prime Minister, and Sir Miles Lampson, the British Ambassador. This activity has resulted from theReuter - 122 words
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Article76 1940-06-20 13 FIE Italian Minister to Egypt left for Italy yesterday with some 200 other Italians. His departure coincided with the Egyptian protest to Italy against the recent frontier incidents in which there had been Egyptian casualties. Nine thousand people have been registered for evacuation from Cairo,Reuter - 76 words
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100 1940-06-20 13 London. June 19. •THHE Minister of Labour. Mr. Ernest Bevin, after consultation with employers and workers, has decided that in the present emergency special measures must be taken to secure the clearance of goods at ports with the greatest expedition. The country will be dividedBritish Wireless - 100 words
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Advertisement290 1940-06-20 13 t"My father ts having si trained m Singapore »orji good jcb" Ti;ai made ».u;e aejidoii in von to Pitman's for there yea un study for your Matriculation or Senior Cambridge free from air -i aid warnings and blufcliouts that t studious concentration and afterWar s. you can choose one of290 words
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Advertisement112 1940-06-20 13 P Whisky HIGH BALL Masters. The'WHYS" and the THEREFORES Ships which carry our tin t, rubber Home must first come out to the East. THEREFORE Ample Outward Cargo is essential for their economical running American Dollars are valuable for War purposes. THEREFORE Every available American Dollar must be diverted to112 words
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361 1940-06-20 14 Ex-Secretary Of State Urges Repeal Of Neutrality Law Washington, June 19. ]\jR. Henry Stimson, former Secretary of State, in a broadcast on the importance of the British fleet to the safety of the United States, urged America to take immediate, concrete stepsReuter - 361 words
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Article86 1940-06-20 14 Washington June 19. DV 382 votes to eight, the House of Representatives approved legislation virtually declaring that the United States would fight to uphold the Monroe Doctrine. This legislati:n does not mention any country, but Congressmen were obviously mindful of Germany. Previously, the Housa rejected byReuter - 86 words
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Article114 1940-06-20 14 U.S. PRESIDENT CONSCRIPTION Washington, June 19. ©RESIDENT ROOSEVELT at his Press conference asserted that he believes the United States undoubtedly will come to some form of Government service for every boy in the land though It may not be military service in the strict sense of the word. He saidReuter - 114 words
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Article41 1940-06-20 14 Washington, June 19. THE White House Secretary, Mr. Stephen Early, described as untrue the Italian report that Britain had asked President Roosevelt to mediate with Germany and Italy to obtain an honourable peace for France.— Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article95 1940-06-20 14 London, June 11. LONDON newspapers yesterday drew attention to the Savings Week. The total of small savings has reached £200,000,000, while war savings have reached a considerable sum. An intensive drive is now taking nlace in war production, says The Times, and people should save and95 words
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Article48 1940-06-20 14 Washington, June 19. FIE Navy Department announces that ten torpedo-boats and ten submarine chasers, whicb are nearin; completion for the United States Navy, have been released to the Allied Purchasing Commission. The United States Navy has agreed to take delivery of later models. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article397 1940-06-20 14 Press On A Fine Realistic Speech London, June 19. |U|R. Churchill's speech in the House of Commons last night is applauded in all sections of the British Press. The Daily Telegraph describes the message as "bate not one Jot of heart or hope," adding that the spiritReuter - 397 words
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310 1940-06-20 14 Nazi Attack On Allied Morale Another Campaign 01 Lies Launched TXR. Coebbels, Nazi Minister of Pro- paganda, has launched a big offensive by radio and in the Press in an effort to induce the Allies to yield. Broadcasts have been given on th~ German radio urging French soldiers to stop310 words
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Advertisement226 1940-06-20 14 if FEELING LISTLESS When tired and rundown BYNIN AMARA restores nervous energy, promotes appetite and is most valuable in all cases of general debility. Prepared from nerve restoring and health promoting compounds, it is equally beneficial for children and ndults Agents: BARLOT/ Ct CO., LTD. (Incorporated In the F.M.S Ocean226 words
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Article, Illustration477 1940-06-20 15 Women's Doubles Final Won By Mrs. Warden Mrs. Nassim VADI and Kamis yesterday achieved the distinction of A being the first couple since 1927 to annex the Singapore men's doubles lawn tennis title for three years in succession, and thus win the477 words
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Article412 1940-06-20 15 Biologists Beat Anatomists Biologists 4: Anatomists- 1. ENTHUSIASM, vigour and a sprinkling of science characterised a keenly contested football match at the Medical College yesterday when the Biologists met the Anatomists in their annual game for the Cinchona Cup. The Biologists were the better team tut the412 words
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99 1940-06-20 15 "From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, June 19. r[E tenth annual open golf championship of Thailand was won for the nrst time by an amateur, W. J. Gibb, who also won the open championship earlier In the year. Glbb has competed for six years in thU99 words
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77 1940-06-20 15 PLAYING on the J.C.S.A. ground yesterday, the Customs and Chinese drew two goals all in a second division <b) game, which was keenly contested all the way. The Customs, by means of good initiative, scored their two goals in the first half through Iksan.77 words
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Article210 1940-06-20 15 •"THANKS to a fine knock of 87 by Bethell, which inrluded six "6's." Alexandra Depot Area were able to beat Port Canning by 65 runs In a game of cricket at Tanglln yesterday. The scores were: ALEXANDRA DEPOT AREA Lieut. Peel lbw Beeston 0 Major210 words
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131 1940-06-20 15 HOME RACING TO STOP UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE London, June 19. THE Jockey Club announces that after consulting the Government no racing will take place until further notice.— Reuter. Y.M.C.A. SOCCER The following have been selected to play soccer for the Y.M.C.A. second team against Geylang Corinthians on Thursday, June 27,131 words
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284 1940-06-20 15 Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 18. OOME excuement was caused at this morning's training in preparation for the forthcoming Selangor Turf Club's Summer meeting when Lord Tomnoddy unseated his rider Dodd rounding the bend. Dadd was luckily unhurt, and the h^rse reced284 words
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Article55 1940-06-20 15 (From Oar Own Correspondent) Johore Batarn, June 18. "THE Malaya Cup football match between Johore and Singapore will be played at the Trade School ground on Saturday. Johore'g team will be selected from the following: Carbonell, Janis, Osman, Bakar, Dollah, Sek Honr, Syej Abubakar, Abubakar, Maphfox, Rahman,55 words
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101 1940-06-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 18. AFTER careful consideration the Standing Committee of the Selangor Athletic Association has decided to suspend the State championship meeting for the duration of the war. The decision was reached alter the committee had consulted units affiliated to i101 words
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Article129 1940-06-20 15 r[E following are the starting times lor the woman captain's prize a: the Royal Singapore Golf Club over 18 holes, starting from the first nine, old course, on Monday. 2.20, Mrs. H. D. Rcbison and Mrs. O. M. Naylor; 2.25, Mrs. R. L. Nunn129 words
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Article56 1940-06-20 15 I*HE Minto Cricket Union's annual soccer match between the Singles and the Married, which was played at the J.C.S.A. ground on Saturday, resulted five-nil in favour of the Singles after a hard struggle. All the five goals were scored within ten minutes before the final whistle. Scorers were:56 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-06-20 15 A new picture of Yr.di, who will have to be at his very best to beat Kee Onn to-day in the final of the men's singles.— Straits Times picture.29 words
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Article22 1940-06-20 15 |N a reserve division match played at Thomson Road yesterday, the RK beat the Police by three goals to one.22 words
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Article32 1940-06-20 15 The Walking Race from Johore to Singapore, which was to have been held under the auspices of the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association, has been cancelled owing to insufficient entries.32 words
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246 1940-06-20 15 RAFFLES INSTITUTION beat St. Anthony's School by 72 runs In a game of cricket played on the R.I. ground yesterday. Batting first Raffles scored 87. to which St. Anthony's replied with only 15 runs. The scores were: Raffles Institution Ist. XI:— W. Ponnambalam c and246 words
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549 1940-06-20 15 Mistakes Cost Club Two Goals Early In The Game Argylls 3; S.C.C 1. MISFORTUNE early in the pme cost the S.C.C. two v points when they met the Arjjylls on the pad an c; yesterday and were beaten by three goals to one in549 words
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Article23 1940-06-20 15 Suvi-er: reserve division, Manchosters vs. Malays. Tennis: .Singapore championship;, mfn's singles final, mixed doubles final and distribution of prizes, S.C.C.23 words
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Advertisement115 1940-06-20 15 7JBft£- Advt. of TIGER Prize Medal BEER TBilaa I BATTLE ROYAL TO MORROW, 21st JUNE M m NEW-WORLD ARENA flfVj LUIS YEO vs. Batt. SIM A#* > IMA WHiri'El) WAKK SPECIALLY TO GET A (RACK VI THE CHIM JW 1 .J .UJPINO. IfV^i I SEE HIM UPSET YEO'S RECOROSIOO'i. THRILLING115 words
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597 1940-06-20 16 SEVEN NAZI BOMBERS SHOT DOWN IN EAST COAST RAIDS 100 Enemy Planes Participate: Babies Among Those Killed London, June 19. IT is officially announced that 11 civilians were killed and II injured when 100 German planes participated in a series of raids on eastReuter; British Wireless - 597 words
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59 1940-06-20 16 Hong Kong, June 19. THE Hong Kon» Government Is offering a further C 100,000 to the Imperial Government for war purposes. Meanwhile, the war fund inaugurated by the South China Morning Post and the Hong Kong Telegraph on Monday has reached S'JSO.OOO. The sumReuter - 59 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-06-20 16 Petrol tanks in German-occupied French territory set ablaze in order to prevent their use by the invaders.17 words
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Article149 1940-06-20 16 Vancouver, June 19. F:E passengers and crew of the British liner Niagara, 13,415 tons, which has sunk in the Tasman Sea, are safe, according to information received here by the owners. She was carrying 135 passengers and had a crew of 200. Mr. Peter Fraser,Reuter - 149 words
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Article29 1940-06-20 16 Madrid, June 19. THE Belgian King s three children! A crossed the Spanish frontier to-day en route to Portugal accompanied by I about 20 persons.—Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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53 1940-06-20 16 Mexico C.ty, June 19. STATING that the prevailing situation in Europe makes it necessary for !all psopli.s to take adequate measures to prevent unjustified aggressions;; President Cardenas has given instructions for drafting law for obligatory military service together with the creation of a Supreme CouncilReuter - 53 words
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162 1940-06-20 16 Production Of Planes Gains Momentum London, June 19. "AIRCRAFT production in this j country in every category has I since May 10 exceeded the total casualty list, including casualties i sustained through accidents at home," said Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, In aReuter - 162 words
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Article54 1940-06-20 16 London, June 19. BRITISH imports in May totalled £105,500,000, being a decrease nt £4,000,000 on the previous month and an increase of £27,000,000 on May last year. Exports totalled £45,000,000, being a decrease of £2,800,000 on the previous month and an Increase of £3,000.0 J0 compared withReuter - 54 words
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281 1940-06-20 16 London, June 19. THE recent occupation of the International zone at Tangier was referred to at question time In the House of Commons when Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary, for Foreign Affairs said that on June 14, the Spanish high commissioner at Tetuan notified theReuter - 281 words
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748 1940-06-20 16 COUNCIL OF MINISTERS NOMINATE MEN A DEMAND that the French Government appoint envoys with full powers before he consents to make known his terms for the cessation of hostilities is made by Hitler in his reply to the appeal of Marshal Petain, the Frenc'iReuter - 748 words
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Article80 1940-06-20 16 Japan Indo-China Arms Route London, June 19. THERE has been a renewed Japan psj A threat to French Indo-China A message- fiom Tokio states that the Japanese Vice-Foreign Minister has protested to the French Ambassador against French aid to China and the semi-official Dome! news agency comments: "Qualified observers bellevaReuter - 80 words
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33 1940-06-20 16 Bordeaux, June 19. THE .member, of the Belgian Govern-. m?nt have now moved to the south of France. They held two meetings yesterday to examine the situation.-. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article131 1940-06-20 16 Statement In House Of Commons London, June 19. DEPLYING t» a n.ueston in the Hous« of Commons to-day, Mr. G. H. Hall, Under-Secretary for the Cclonies, siid there was legisla ion providing for compulsory military service in th» British SolDmon Island.*, Ceylcn, tha Falkland Isles. Fiji, GilbertReuter - 131 words
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Article39 1940-06-20 16 Berlin, June 19. THE Berlin news agency announce* 1 that Weitzel, Chief ol the Dusseldorf police and a high group leader of the 8.8., was killed by a bomb spHntee in an RAF. night raid on the eltj., —Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article97 1940-06-20 16 French Fleet Moved New York, June 19. ACCORDING to reliable reports quoted by the New York Times' Madrid correspondent, Axis peace terms were transmitted last night to Senor I.eyuerica, Spanish Ambassador to France, who is still with the French Government in Bordeaux. The terms are stated to be very severeReuter - 97 words
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Title Section17 1940-06-20 1 -in- A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. JUNE 20, 1940. No. 229b17 words
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Article, Illustration69 1940-06-20 1 Negligee In Pale Pink Chiffon A E cf pale pink chiffon was designed by Dolly Tree, and w^rn by Ruth ty, appearinp in a new M«tro Goldwyn Mayer film. The bodice is full from dainty shoulder jratherincr; the extremely full sleeves are caught tight at the wrist with laceed.eed ruffle69 words
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Article, Illustration601 1940-06-20 1 Arabella - Are You A Social Asset Or A Bore? WHAT a shock it might give some of us if we could really know how we appeared to those around us! It's a dreadful realization that you may quite unknowingly be a crashing bore. The worst of it is that there are601 words
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810 1940-06-20 1 Kay - Giving Pleasure To Others Can Be A Hobby THERE are two kinds of hobbies, the one vrhich amuses and benefits oneself only, and the one which gives pleasure to others as well. In Singapore there are many opportunities for indulging the latter type of hobby as voluntary workers are all810 words
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Advertisement69 1940-06-20 1 A Sn.crt Selection, of GotfSU lor e\ary occasion Cap.tol Bldgi: Sport: Phone 38^8. V Vifamihs Hcgd. The aU-'iheat and all-of-the-wheat Criapbrtut FOR HEALTH AND STAMINA \Vh:i( you cat determines how you look and how you feel. PEEK FREAN'S "Vita Weat" Crispbread contains ihe essential Vitamins and proteins necessary to Hh69 words
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Advertisement111 1940-06-20 1 LINGERIE LINEN HANDKERCHIEF. 18. BATTERY ROAD. FIRST FLOOR PHONE 714 3 Pg^^^ Bfc»_Jl I .^V w Wherever you find loveliness there also you if f |jtfffl I will find the Yirdley Lavender. The Lovable Fragrance is so gay so fresh so youthful— Hfc'^s'B «o perfect an accompaniment to the cared-for111 words
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4277 1940-06-20 2 Nurse Elizabeth - THE problems this week concern a 1 little boy who is going through a difficult phase and whose mother has tried smacking without success and a baby who is suffering from boils. There are also two letters from a mother whose infant has had4,277 words
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Advertisement352 1940-06-20 2 BEAUTY AND THE BRIM Large silhouettes, Summer's fashionable mode. J 9~{^3^ L This se.ison have been given a varie'.y of interjs!x^tVC?AA* estins: lirim treatments. Come and see for your/V^Z^£Y > S < 'qn2^ self llirsc lastwqrd authentic styles from our I (^mHHbU|mbL4 1 brilliant now huge collec lion of <J352 words
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Advertisement290 1940-06-20 2 CIE*PEI IN THE END fVy A perm well done is A cheaper than a cheap y^j perm done twice. You r 1 Rvold acid burns and m^B «aye your hair and 1 nur t'mper too. Perm at KAYES. Ma!:p your J appointment now. Rn!...: SS, $10 and WtM KAYES BEAUTY290 words
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Article75 1940-06-20 3 •THERE is nothing fanciful, or or- nate, about an attractive new clip Which consists of a long rtraight strip of metal over which clips an expanding strip. It keeps the scarf, or cravat securely in place, and is pretty without being ostentati us. This clip le, in fact,75 words
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Article84 1940-06-20 3 FRUIT as an aid to health, and incidentally beauty, may have taken a long time to come into its own, but to-day it stands high in the est'mation of all medical authorities and its value is being more and more v recognised as time goes on. South84 words
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Article, Illustration491 1940-06-20 3 Pretty Dresses For A Place In The Sun rjUESSES of the tailored type are now literally^finding a place in the sun. Usually they are alluded to as "sports-dres-ses", but actually they are smart in all sorts of occasions both for morning and afternoon wear. Fine flannel in grey or pastel491 words
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1211 1940-06-20 3 News Of The Women's Section Of The Patriotic Fund WORK at tho Central Depot, has been going full speed ahead these last few weeks, and so great has been the rush that many of the helpers on a Thursday morning can barely leave in time to collect their waiting husbands1,211 words
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Article80 1940-06-20 3 IN the bathroom, brushes take their part along with the other beauty aids. A round-backed brush for hands and fingernails which has fine bristles embedded in a rubber back, also serves as a good massage brush. Another bath brush has a ling flexible handle which is very stimulating80 words
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Advertisement321 1940-06-20 3 SCHOOL TEACHER NEARLY FAILS HIS CLASS r WHAT'S U IT'S PARTLY MY FAULT. BBlilffi'Wyirl ~S ILL NEED) I JUST CAIW COMCENTTRATE *C3*l 7\( yOUR TROUBLE IS COACH- W^NG W.TH l Q j™ WORK, Sufi MU^r ffsJ «V|J N GHT STARV ATION. ir THfcY ARE TO) THE BOYS? NOT LET THE321 words
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Advertisement268 1940-06-20 3 —We Stock to Satisfy Novelties, Plain Materials, Taffettas, Crepes, ReadyMa d c Goods, Kimonos, Underwear and Hosiery, etc. REMEMBER GULABRAI'S 45. HIGH STBEET WHEN OUT SHOPPING I Although "GOLD LEAF" has many imiUtiona like all great successful products, none can duplicate the unique flavour and aroma of "GOLD LEAF" Tea.268 words
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Article, Illustration2252 1940-06-20 4 May 16. A FRIEND, who remembers the hectic days of August, 1914, was comparing to me to-day the scenes at the railway stations then with the comparative quietude which has marked the arrival these last few days of refugees from Holland and Belgium. In the last2,252 words
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Article, Illustration50 1940-06-20 4 The Premier's Wife Her "Feminine Niceness" The Queen who Is Commandant-ln-Chlef of the Eastern Command, A.T.S., paid them a visit recently durinr which she inspected them and their quarters, accompanied by Lieut.-Gen. Sir Guy C. Williams, X.C.8., D.5.0., general officer in charge of that Command.50 words
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Advertisement367 1940-06-20 4 Mother does baby wake and cry at night? NdM jpHft 1 and Irritation are usually to blame After his evening bath, give baby You can tuck him up as snug as a dainty all-over dusting with can be and rest assured that he Cuticura Talcum, then you will will sleep,367 words
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Advertisement260 1940-06-20 4 INSIST ON (&P\ RED or WHITE £f ENSIGN /t^fe h Coffee Tea S^Jflf J for that A 1 EXTRA KICK <' LIFE vlr^K a UHffl) COFFEE srtm»^»T^g y/ JJ2SBS3XAV E R Sj.?o_<, B^M^^H I NEWEST DRAMA IN COLOUR j Hfe^^tfH fl^m Always It has been Madame Rubinstein's t Mm ambition260 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-06-20 5 The shearing of the sheep ln London Hyde Park has started. Here Is a girl assisting a man with the mechanical clippers.27 words
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Advertisement94 1940-06-20 5 UJsl^^^ f^ "^^felW? J uan came to see bulUo vsa\ v *3%W$// ln bed y^ \^®jr/ And referred to the life-o I li^SS^v^ He said Take m y adv|ce I Don't stop to think twice, -^-^""iSWI o Drink Milo* and stick I A^^ II s to your meadow V^7 xX»*^A94 words
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Article, Illustration8 1940-06-20 6 ffIEMLLE "fish-wlk^" wkHe ftsaaa straw. Ike8 words
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Advertisement77 1940-06-20 6 AOUISALTEX nz= CBEPE in 8 ATTRACTIVE SHADES FOB PIAM ETEIIIG WEAI THIS CTdDSHABLS CBEPE IS AH IDEAL FABRIC. NAT WE SUGGEST THAT TOO USE THIS WATFBfAL FOB TOUI WEZT DIESS? > v b^^B^M^E^M^M^M^Bbl^^^ jV^^ Stllt'S POWDERED MkT xai bast a— Ttr t^ usl i I Growing Children Need! I Vitalising77 words
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Advertisement77 1940-06-20 6 fIIMI TMl\* %%»u§f J(; /C£ fl IHl\t lACB J TOMATOJUICE THE MODEIN ANTISEPTIC I m germs m« iiimi imiim 1 MS Nothing like Oj^. TOBRALCO y V for wash frocks fer t 9 far tW iff oa mJw«.J»«. TWa to« iBK^^BI TOBRAIfO SO EAST TO WASH-5O 0.410 TO VIA* OCT77 words
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Article903 1940-06-20 7 IF these were normal times every dressmaker in London and Paris would be feverishly studying the magnificent clothes worn by the women in the film "Gone With the Wind." It would have meant that this season our hats and clothes generally would have been reminiscent903 words
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Article167 1940-06-20 7 i*«RANNIE used to say: "There's like good hot soup to keep folks feeling lively." And Grannie, as usual, was right. Soup tunes up the digestion, I suppose, because it's hot, liquid, and comes at the beginning 01 the meal. At any rate, it makes you feel good. These167 words
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Article79 1940-06-20 7 1 pound veal, ground 1 pound smoked ham, ground 4 tablespoons tomato catsup 4 tablespoons green pepper, finely chopped 2 esgs, beaten 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs '2 teaspoon salt 's teaspoon popper Mix79 words
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Article, Illustration188 1940-06-20 7 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brito Mutunayagam after their marriage at St. Joseph's Church, Batu Gajan. The bride was formerly attached t<> the tutorial staff of the Convent, Taiping and is a sis'.er of Dr. M. E. T. Chelvam. Senior Deputy Medical Officer, Batu Gajah hospital. The bridegroom is the188 words
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Advertisement155 1940-06-20 7 Trie rh:rm if n clear, fire skin Is really Inestimable. Lucky indeed are those who are endowed with a flawless skin But don't bt envious. It can be yours for less than a cent a day and one minute of your time. Send 20 cents for postage and packing to155 words
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Advertisement127 1940-06-20 7 ESTD. 1069 I ill 1 PERFECTION W OLD SCOTCH WHISKY 8ole Distributors: Singapore Traders. "Globe House." Tanjor.g Pugar PxL, Tel: No. 7803. THAT COLD WITH VAPEX Colds neglected op^n way 10 wor»e Ml^. Clear your mid quickly -safeiv w|ih Vapcx. .a drop on your handkerchief. The pleasant-powerful antiseptic vapour, defp-brenthed,127 words
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667 1940-06-20 8 Mary Bridge - Women's Winning Ways Are Not Always Good Ways /■^OMPETTTnVE games undoubtedly make a party "go." They sharpen everybody's wits, rouse everybody's energies and mix everybody up together without any formal Ice-breaking. Nearly everyone likes them, and the very few who do not are usually the people who are more than667 words
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Article, Illustration86 1940-06-20 8 TTHIS new hairdress is called Hollywood's "cafe coiffure" and was 1 originated by Elaine Ramsey, Paramount studio hairdresser, for Patricia Morison. The sleek, wave-less, contour has a smart and wordly upward movement. Scroll curls at either side of the face emphasize the bared ears and spotlight Miss Morison's86 words
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Advertisement280 1940-06-20 8 NOW ON DISPLAY A large shiftimnt of NEWCHIHESEEMBROIDERED SUPPERS, LAMPSHADES in various attractive designs. Your Early Inspection Invited C. K. TANG 241, River Valley Road, Phone No. 2181 SINGAPORE 1| REGAIN IT WITH REVITONE A ROCHE PRODUCT $1.50 per bot. Obtainable at MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3 Battery Rd. Phone 6117280 words
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Advertisement526 1940-06-20 8 Morning cum afternoon dresses just received AUK CHATS NOIRS %z MAOE IN ENGLANO lil);l!l}|l4iU INTO DAY i^— i W.P.3. 2GBA m^^^^^^m Your baby's wealth i* measured in three things. Fresh air sunshine milk. No baby can have better air and sun than your*. And today no baby the world over526 words
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