The Straits Times, 24 October 1940
1940-10-24
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Title Section38 1940-10-24 1 FINAL" EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURYJ MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 2i pa(;es SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS] The Straits Times 24 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1940. PRICE 5 CENT&|38 words
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Advertisement214 1940-10-24 1 fo Up-to-date TAILORING... MIEN CHONG Just Kerrived Suit Lturbi WAIN SHIELL> In Silk *n,t Wool Also AMFRIC.VN SHARKSKIN In various colours. 34 Coleman St. Spore Phone 4818 SINGAPORE, UO CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) MkiW* TRAVEL WARDROBES v^^-^C^^^^ FOR LfIDIES MEt3 short deliveries MEN'S-! n Brown Fibre uW\ .'■l^^^ quoted for214 words
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Advertisement110 1940-10-24 1 EISSQNS SPEEb ENAMEL I (100% BRITISH) THE SPEED ENAMEL OF THE CENTURY for Interior and exterior use. "BRUSELLO" it a synthetic enamel embodying all the advantages and none of the disadvantages of the old type of long oil enamels. It is made in White, Cream, Black and a range of110 words
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Advertisement95 1940-10-24 1 ELSIE MARY DRESSES MILLINERY STITCHED HATS TURBANS HATS REMODELLED KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. CPHONE 3083). /pi C.A.V. LTD. Specify C.A.V. Fuel Injection Equipment for every type of Diesel engine. Competent servicing backed by the greatest Fuel Injection knowledge in the world together with the facilities of the largest research95 words
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89 1940-10-24 2 The Straits Times DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mrs. Wee Bock Van and family and Chew Hua Tian wish to tender their heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends who paid night visits, attended the funeral of the late Mr. Wee Bock Van and also to those who stnt wreaths and floral tributes.89 words
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Advertisement601 1940-10-24 2 SMALL APS. 1 Minimum charge $1. f«r adv« oo« exceeding !»>«•- More than foai line* 25 cents per line (Six words). I Box No. 25 cents extra. I DOMESTIC OCtUHJIfcMfcS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS A P.P.C CARDS »r« charted j S3 emeh pet insertion per torn. Ort* i inch.601 words
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Advertisement845 1940-10-24 2 HOUSES FLATS, TO LET SEASIDE. 170 P. Panjang. water elcc. $60 p.m. Entry Nov. 1. Phone 2031. ATTRACTIVE FURN. FLATS Ist November central, crockery, cutlery, glass, linen and refrigerator, m.s. Phone *****. BRITISH LADY Jrith very nice home has 2 rooms with bathrooms vacant. Ideal for 2 pals. Apply Box845 words
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Advertisement379 1940-10-24 2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors md other persons having any claims n demands against the estate of Wong Ah Tatn Jtherwise known as Wong Li Cheong and Wong Chee Cheong late of No. 1 Vow Ngan Pan Street. Singapore, deceased, who di^d mi the 6th379 words
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Advertisement91 1940-10-24 2 PUBLIC NOTICES MALAYAN BREWERIES LTD. NOTICE is hereby given that a Second Interim Dividend of 5% on the Management and Ordinary Shares has been declared on account of the year ending 31st December, 1940, and will be paid on the 15th November, 1940. to Shareholders registered on that date. NOTICE91 words
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Advertisement100 1940-10-24 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE ■Ilie Exchange Banks will be closed an: 30th October, Wednesday, Dorpavali (Public Holiday). THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Queensland) At the request of the General Manager of t^e Raub Gold Mine, the following is published for general information. "Owing to a cloudburst, part100 words
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Advertisement287 1940-10-24 2 1937 Ford 30 Sedan. The general condition of the engine, bodywork and upholstery could not be excelled- Fitted with oversize tyres and punctureproof tubes. $1,050.< M. 1937 Studebaker Dictator Sedan, 25.6 h.p. Owner has kept this car in tiptop condition. Mechanically perfect and jjord for many more thousands of miles287 words
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Advertisement340 1940-10-24 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. < incorporated id Knglana* FFNINSULA 1 ANP ORIENTAL 8 N Co MAIT PASSENGER AND CARGO* SERVICE The best possible services are being maintained by the P. O S N Coy trom the Straits to their usual ports ol call m China340 words
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Advertisement281 1940-10-24 3 (Incorporated to Jaoam GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO EITROPK VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America to Europe via America and Round lours in the Pacific quoted in U.S. on application To California from the Orient via Honolulu s.s YAW ATA MARO leave H'kong Nov. 4281 words
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Advertisement496 1940-10-24 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. 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 passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A496 words
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Advertisement71 1940-10-24 3 JOINT SERVICE o* PRINCE LINE SILVER LIKE PKINCE LINE VESSELS PKOCELD TO BALTIMORE. NEW YORK, BOSTON AND HALIFAX VIA PANAMA CANAL SILVER LINE VESSELS PROCEED TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA PANAMA CANAL. For further particulars apD:v U> HARPER. GILFILLAN CO.. LTD. HADDEN CO., LTD. (incorporated in KW.S.I71 words
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Miscellaneous1779 1940-10-24 3 Broadcasting TO-DAT EMPIRE STATION SIHAADAHF Fixed tllnes for r ntra l <.ransmissiott t *+r\9M* (replacing Transmissions II and ill) /HI. 13 33 m/e* (225 m.) 'Malayan time); 6.00 a.m. Programme anZHM 9.6« m/ct (30.96 m.) nouncements; 6.20 pit. News 6.35 p-.u. ZHP3 7.25 m/e* (41.38 m.) Question* of the hour;1,779 words
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1593 1940-10-24 4 Secretary Disagrees With Director's Action (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 28. r[E Commission of Inquiry which is investigating conditions in the Mines Department continued to hear evidence to-day, when Khoo Teik Ec, a Chinese lawyer, W. J. P. Grenier and E. C.1,593 words
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Article77 1940-10-24 4 DREDGE No. 3 of Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging has sank, Boustead and Co. Ltd., agents for the company, in Penang, state. They add that the dredge is covered by mate/ia! and consequential loss insurance. This dredge is the smallest of the company's three dredges. It is77 words
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Article51 1940-10-24 4 TIN opened steady. The turnover was 125 tons. A little influential selling restrained any advance. After official hours there was no business. Private advices again assert that Patino ore, which is the biggest and highest grade of Bolivian ore, will coni tmue to be shipped to the United i Kingdom.Reuter - 51 words
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Article113 1940-10-24 4 Another Example Of Anglo-U.S. Co-operatic n (From Our Own Correspondent) Londn, Oct. 23. |^»OMMENTING on the announceV* ment that the United States Is to erect a tin smelter to handle about 10.000 tons of metal a year from Bolivian and Netherlands Indian ores, The Times and113 words
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Article539 1940-10-24 4 Prices Harden For Nearby Positions IN a weekly report on the rubber market issued this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. write Prices have persistently hardened j during the week, but demand is chiefly centred on nearbys and except for an occasional transaction, dealings in forwards are539 words
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53 1940-10-24 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 23. THE London Metal Exchange has decided to conduct business as usual regardless of air raids though the tin ring will last for only ten minutes instead of the usual 15 minutes if a raid is 'n progress.53 words
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427 1940-10-24 4 AROUND THE MARKETS Tins Firmer: Raub Gold Partly Flooded: Industrials Firm (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Oct. 24. THE sliare markets generally are still on the quiet side but yesterday there was rather more Inquiry for some tin shares. Some Australian issues were in particularly good demand but very little427 words
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Article74 1940-10-24 4 Mr. Spens To Succeed Capt. Lyttelton From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 23. MR. J. IVEN SPENS has been appointed chairman of Anglo-Orien-tal Mining Corporation Ltd. and British Tin Investment Corporation Ltd. in succession to Capt. Oliver Lyttelton who was recently appointed President cf the74 words
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Article123 1940-10-24 4 Singapore. Oct. 24, noon. Rice quoted per key an—i« plcals. Oilier commodities quoted per pieml except where otherwise Mated. Buyers Sellers oamWet 7.75 Hamburg Cube 913.00 Java Cube $12.50 Pepper White Muntok $11.75 White $11.25 Black t 6.25 Codto Mtxccr $2.25 Sun Dried $2.50 Saoo Flour No.123 words
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Article238 1940-10-24 4 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: MAIL ARRIVALS Mails from Sumatra (air) general delivery 1.40 p.m. to-day. Mails from Australia and Java (air) general delivery 3.30 p.m. to-morrow. Mails from Great Britain, South and East Africa (air) boxholders 5 p.m. to-morrow, general delivery238 words
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Article85 1940-10-24 4 Thursday. Oct. 24, noon. Bayer* S«Uen Prle« >!«» N*. UK O.S.S (Spot loose) 38*h 38% No. IX K.K.S Uj. la caM» Oct.-Nov. (Sellers Option) 58% 39 G.F.A.Q. K.S.S rob in bale* Oct. -Not. (Sellers Option) 38V, 38 i K.A.I). B-S.s r.o.b m bale* Oct. -Nov.85 words
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Article349 1940-10-24 4 tendon. Oct 23. THE Stock Exchange to-day was narrowly irregular and business was again small. Home rails were well supported in view of the expected higher charges. Gilt-edged, after early improvement, clc«ed around the previous day's levels. Industrials leaders registered small gains. Among oils Trinidad Petroleum Development349 words
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Article177 1940-10-24 4 The following are the exchange rates thJj mcralng according to the dally circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— ■UN UUiOon T.I. 2/« 1/16 Lordon demand 2/4 1/16. Switzerland demand (T.T. only) 202% New York demand 47 1/16 Montreal demand 61 13/10 Batavia demand 88 11/16 Samarang177 words
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Advertisement126 1940-10-24 4 W4*€TH€ft YO«R CAR 15... STANDING 5 I ART I K C Sh 11 Motor ou is such a good on for cxt B because it is refined by the most up-to-date process which makes it cling to metal surfaces. When the engine is standing the oil forms a tough film126 words
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Miscellaneous148 1940-10-24 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 3.40 a.m. 7.3 ft.; 2.59 p.m. 7.9 ft. L. W. 8.52 a.m. 4.9 ft.: 9.55 p.m. 2.5 ft. To-morrow H. W. 4.56 a.m. 7 ft.; 4.17 p.m. 7.5 ft L. W. 10.06 a.m. 5.1 ft.; 11.15p.m. 2.9 ft. Saturday. Oct. 26 H. W. 6.30148 words
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946 1940-10-24 5 Complete Overhaul Of Nation's Finances Urged •¥"HE need for a complete overhaul of America's national finances if she U to pay for the present record programme of defence expenditure without inflation is stressed in the summer issue of The Index, the quarterly publication of946 words
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Article611 1940-10-24 5 Underwriters Not Liable UNDERWRITERS are not liable to w pay under policies on British cargoes in scuttled German ships or on cargoes seized in enemy ports This is the effect of a decision in three test actions upon which It was stated that goods worth611 words
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Article152 1940-10-24 5 live Singapore Chamber cf Commerce Rubber Association held its 1,309 th auction yesterday when there was catalogued 1,814,235 lb 809.93 tons; offered 1.786,921 lb 789.70 tons; sold 1,(593.557 lb 755.61 'on&. SPOT London 1113HM. New York 30*4 cU. ;ibbed Smoked Sheet Cenis Per I*. Standard quality 38%152 words
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1293 1940-10-24 5 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23, 1944: 4 P.M. Ampat Tin (4s> 3s Uid 3s 8d Austral Amal (5s> 5s 5* 6d Austral Malay 33s 6d 35s 6d Ayer Hltam (5s) 19s 20s Ayer Weng ($1) .85 .95 Bangrin Tin 15s 16s Batu Selangor ($1) 1.47 1.51 Berjuntal1,293 words
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Article249 1940-10-24 5 ¥N conformity with the general ex- perience of rubber companies the Anglo-Java Rubber Company recorded a substantial advance in earnings last year. As the accounts are made up to the end of March the company had the advantage of several months of the better market conditions in the249 words
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Article189 1940-10-24 5 Issued bf the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. BOOtH Oompany DtrMand Oloa* TIM Chenderiang 10% final less tax Idris Hyd 2%% Int. less tax Klang River 1V,% No. 49 Oct. 21 Penskalen 6<L less tax Petallng 70% int. Oct. 1« Southern Tronob 7V4% int. less tax Sept. It189 words
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Advertisement106 1940-10-24 5 FOR PRICKLY HEAT USE AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER Two Sizet —60 cents aid $1.50 Obtainable Everywhere 6 RAFT ON LABORATORIES LTD. Sings>pore Kuala Lumpur Penang. BRB R c DESIGNS AND REINFORCEMENTS B R C FABRIC is an electrically cross welded steel wire mesh mainly employed fot Floors. Roofs. Foundations. Roads106 words
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Advertisement214 1940-10-24 5 YOUR VAUIABLES Our strong rtooms are your Protection. It ls impossible lor an individual to provide fot his valued possessions the safety that is afforded by our /aults where we have safe boxes of various sizes for hire at moderate rates. HIRERS themselves hold the KEYS and ONLi IIIEY can214 words
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Advertisement331 1940-10-24 6 THE WONDER GIRL OF THE HUMCHBACK J&^m^ OF NOTRE DAME" i MAUREEN OHARA oj E in a screen version of tbe *B|Bl ay at ma(^ e London B^J BL^ and New York gasp j "A BILL of Divorcement" qJE which was chosen by Red Book Magazine as the best picture331 words
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Advertisement313 1940-10-24 6 SCREEN FARE" Morning Tribune. TO-DAY AT 6.15 9.15 THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF "U-BOAT 29' CONRAD VEIDT VALERIE HOBSON xMATCHIXG THEIR WITS AGAINST EACH OTHER WITH SPY ORGANIZATIONS IN LONDON mi »f FULL OF SUSPENSE! ACTION! EXCITEMENT! INCLI DING A TOPICAL SHORT MILES FROM MALAYA." TO-NIGHT H. 15 9.15 ff^l^^^LjSt^^a THE313 words
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Advertisement290 1940-10-24 6 M The FILM IS A MASTERLY ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL CONCERNED and can__be_CONFIDENTLY RECOMMENDED TO SINGAPORE (INEMA GOERS". Singapore Free Press (Yesterday). II II I That's only ONE of the ENTHUSIASTIC Reviews! I SEE THIS ASTOUNDING PiCTuaz TO. -DAY! 1 |aTTHECAPITOL-3.15 6.15-9/15 Phyllis Bottome's 2 MILLION-SALE STORY comes to the Screens290 words
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742 1940-10-24 7 Drivers Report Air Defences Have Been. Strengthened THE first fleet of lorries carrying arms for China since the reopening of the Burma road is reported to have reached Kunming, the capital of Yunnan. The drivers had several air raid alarms on the way742 words
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36 1940-10-24 7 Stockholm, Oct. 24. ARRANGEMENTS have been maie for 75 special trains to take German children from Berlin under the Government's voluntary evacuation scheme, states the Berlin correspondent of the Aftonbladet. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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193 1940-10-24 7 London. Oct. 23. "DABY" bank notes are to be held in reserve in Britain against the possibility of interruption in minting silver coins. The notes will be of small denomination and will not be issued except in an emergency. Authoritative London banking circlesReuter - 193 words
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42 1940-10-24 7 M_ London, Oct. 23. R. Winston Churchill visited east Scotland to-day to inspect coast defences. He was accompanied by Mrs. Churchill and high Army officers, and was given a hearty welcome by the Scottish people— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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30 1940-10-24 7 London. Oct. 24. A LL members of the Polish Embassy in Rumania, with the exception of the Ambassador, have been arrested, asserts the German radio. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article57 1940-10-24 7 Ml^ndon Oct. 23. R. George Gibson, general secretary of the mental hospital and institutional workers union, was unanimously elected new chairman of the Trades Union Congress to-day Mr. Gibson, who served in the last war, has be3n one of the strongest advocates and supporters of Congress' fullestReuter - 57 words
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Article36 1940-10-24 7 T London, Opt. 24. HE mine-sweeper Dundalk, with Lieut-Commander F. A. Kirkpatrick in command, has been sunk by an enemy mine, according to an Admiralty announcement. The next of kin have been informed. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article32 1940-10-24 7 London, *Oct 23. IT is r ported in London that a British subject was killed in a recent raid by Japanese planes on Kunm in R eater.32 words
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111 1940-10-24 7 London. Oct. 23. OEPORTS that Mr. Joseph P. Ken*x nedy. American Ambassador in London who left England to-day by air for the United States, would resign his appointment on his return home have appeared for some time in the press. These reports haveReuter - 111 words
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Article37 1940-10-24 7 r—^, T ondon Oct. 23. |TIE King to-day visited the Foreign I Office, where he was received by the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax. He met heads of some of the departments. Reuter. IReuter - 37 words
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Article118 1940-10-24 7 Exports Being Maintained Improving Overseas Trade Figures London. O< 23. r\ESPITE intensification of enemy activity, the oxport of United Kingdom goods n-as f ully maintained n September. This is the most notable feature of the latest trade rotrrns which were issued to-day. The average value of ntporta per working day118 words
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Article51 1940-10-24 7 23. DRINCE VON STARHEM3ERG, former Austrian vice-chancellor, is now a heutrnant in the Free French air force with a pay and allowances of £1 4s. lid. per day. This was revealed by Capia.n Harold Balfour. Undei -Secretary for Air, when questioned on the subject in the House of Commons to-day.—51 words
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Advertisement417 1940-10-24 7 TO .MIGHT DINNER DANCE 8 p.m. to midnight CABARET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE POPULAR MEXICAN DANCERS $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS ADELPHI HOTEL TO-muat SPECIAL DIMMER DANCE OINNKK $3.00 NO ADMISSION CHARGE ADELPHI HOTEL; wntther you require light refrestunents or an eiaJaorate meal. Ut» IOBLPMI (.RIl-l is417 words
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Advertisement81 1940-10-24 7 MIDNIGHT PREMIERE a---- hi m m SATURDAY P|| A V E Wher 26th October UM I lI A I *Z\T The picture Hollywood said could never be made but I hai ro/ich. 1 now it's on the screen< Another Of MICE HAL ROACH bnd MEN' mas c! i V JOHN81 words
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1161 1940-10-24 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 1940. (417th. Day Of The War.) TAXATION THE NEXT MOVE There are persistent rumours that the joint committee set up by the Governments of the Colony and the Federated Malay States to consider the question of wartime taxation contemplates recommending the introduction to1,161 words
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Article47 1940-10-24 8 Washington, Oct. 23. DISCLAIMING any knowledge of the plans of the American Ambassador to London. Mr. J. P. Kennedy, Mr. Cordell Hull. the Secretary of State, tcld the press toaferenca to-day that "as far as I know" the Ambassador would be returning to his pest in London.47 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter407 1940-10-24 8 Why Asiatic Business Men Object To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, You have faithfully mirrored the considered opinions of the heterogenous populations of this Colony in your editorial of yesterday. With two columns of solid matter and without mincing words, you have made it apparent to407 words
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Letter247 1940-10-24 8 Provision In Malaya Advocated To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, In my opinion, the suggestion of the Hon. Mr. Tay Lian Teck, president of the Straits Chinese British Association, for providing air raid shelters is worthy of some serious consideration by the authorities. In England247 words
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Letter172 1940-10-24 8 Would The Tail Wag The Dog? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, In your issue of Oct. 19 Justiceawa expressed his opinion anent the formation of a Malayan War Council in which he supported Captain Hashim's proposal, expounded at the last Legislative Council meeting. What172 words
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Letter509 1940-10-24 8 The Position Of Boarding Houses To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With reference to the letter of "Sauce for the Goose" appearing in your issue of Oct. 19. we beg to say that we dealt with this subject editorially in the Malayan Law Journal in its509 words
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Letter382 1940-10-24 8 Ex-Patient's Tribute To The Staff To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, As' I was a patient In the General Hospital, Johore Bahru, on and off for six and a half months during the past four years, I was naturally very interested in the remarks made by382 words
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Letter608 1940-10-24 8 No Compromise With Evil To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— There are still a large majority of people who feel that the introduction of war lotteries will solve to a great extent the problem of collecting money for war purposes. lam glad, however, that we have a608 words
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Letter128 1940-10-24 8 Prejudice Among Local Theatre-Goers To the EdMor of the Straits Times Sir, The Island Committee would like to associate itself with the remarks made in your War Fund column on Oct. 18, apropos the acoustics o' the Victoria Theatre. This extraordinary prejudice against the seats in the Circle128 words
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Letter130 1940-10-24 8 $5,000,000 A Year From Taxing Newspapers To the Editor of the S -raits Times Sir, One reads in the Home papers that as an off-shoot of the Purchase Tax, books will be taxed. This might very easily be applied to newspapers out here. Put the price up to130 words
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Advertisement302 1940-10-24 8 Be Careful In taftm ungrouna Sunglasses, which may cause your eyes to be defective. Go to Nan Sin and see the moaern frames fitted with Genuine Chance English Croofces' B or B 2 Dark glasses for Safe and Comfortable Vision At $500 per pair. Nan Sin Optical House 375. North302 words
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Advertisement64 1940-10-24 8 EXOTIC AQUARIUM FISHES. by William T. Innes The principles of correct aquarium management are based on a few easily-learne:! natural laws. To take advantage of they is to succeed. This book explains these law.* so simply that none who follow them can fall Price only $12.50. POST FREE. G. H.64 words
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614 1940-10-24 9 Reported Terms To General Chiang AUTONOMOUS NORTH CHINA STATE AS ONE CONDITION Prelude To South Seas Naval Adventure? rpHE Japanese are apparently again making- a strong bid to persuade Gen. Chiang" Kai-shek to come to terms with them, says the Peiping correspondentReuter - 614 words
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Article167 1940-10-24 9 U.S. Sending New Air Squadrons Washington, Oct. 23. THHE United States Navy is ready to defend any territory under the Stars and Stripes. This was stated by Col. Knox, Secretary of the U.S. Navy, in reply in a question as to whether it was the Navy's intentionReuter - 167 words
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Article186 1940-10-24 9 Navy Secretary And Aid For Chungking New York, Crt. 23. DLANS by the United States to increase her bases in the Pacific were disclosed by Col. Prank Knox, Secretary for the Navy in New York to-night. He said: "We have Pacific bases now,Reuter - 186 words
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Article117 1940-10-24 9 Various Places In London Area Hit London, Oct. 24. GERMAN planes were given a battering reception from anti-aircraft guns when they approached London yesterday evening. There was little enemy air activity after the alert was sounded. It is now known that bombs were also droppedReuter - 117 words
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Article15 1940-10-24 9 A MEETING of the Italian cabinet has called for Saturday. Nov. 30 Reuter.Reuter - 15 words
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63 1940-10-24 9 Washington, Oct. 23. T1IE United States Government has formally protested to Italy against the bombing; of American oil properties in Saudi Arabia. The Assistant Secretary of State Mr. Adolf A. Berle Jr., delivered the protest yesterday to the Italian Ambassador, Prince Colon na. The protestReuter - 63 words
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265 1940-10-24 9 Cairo, Oct. 24. WORKING parties and mechanized transport, water tanks and aerodromes, sheds and wharves were hit by R.A.F. raiders in attacks on Italian bases in Abyssinia and Eritrea on Tuesday. Italy's supply lines In Egypt, between Bug Bug and Salum,Reuter - 265 words
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78 1940-10-24 9 Basle, Oct. 24. A POLITICAL offensive has begun, says the Berlin correspon- dent of the Basler Nachrichten, with the meeting of Laval and Hitler, and events must take place before the United States presidential election that will definitely exclude and renderReuter - 78 words
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749 1940-10-24 9 Menace Persists Despite Havoc Caused In Big R.A.F. Offensive London, Oct. 24. THE danger of invasion is not considered past in London 1 authoritative quarters, although the damage done to enemy preparations along 2,000 miles of the invasion coast from Narvik toReuter - 749 words
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Article, Illustration9 1940-10-24 9 Tanks engaged in exercises in the south of England.9 words
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71 1940-10-24 9 Sydney, Oct. 24. THE production of 9,000,000 shells annually is envisaged by the Australian Oovernment, it is revealed in n report which the Australian delegates have taken to the Eastern Group Supply Conference at New Delhi. Australia is within reach of the materialsReuter - 71 words
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703 1940-10-24 9 GERMAN PRESS ON ATTEMPT TO <;ET SPAIN TO JOIN STRUGGLE A TWO-HOUR meeting between Hitler and Gen. Franc* took place on the Franco-Spanish frontier yesterday, according to the German radio. Senor Suner and Ribbcntrop, the Spanish and German foreign ministers respectively, took part703 words
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Advertisement10 1940-10-24 9 OTHER CABLES in paees 7, 10, 13, 14 and 1610 words
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Advertisement38 1940-10-24 9 It I Btaß Dtbl a^ J Bt^^HU .j4Wk BtH BUB vi J U 1 8KB nHmlyf If-I-J A rlNt, InIILT >;&&t !m%: \Vi "T*flf?^s^*^ y-\\ R R A N R V Bfcma VwL c\J üBl to Cj&od COUaA'S38 words
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691 1940-10-24 10 Anonymous Contribution Of $500 Acknowledged CHINESE PRODUCE EXCHANGE MEMBERS' SUBSCRIPTIONS TO-DAY'S War Fund news is distinctly brighter. The advance recorded to-day is $1,695 more than double that of yesterday and the total is* now $4,262,014.93. There is an anonymous contribution of $500 and a691 words
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Article149 1940-10-24 10 SINGAPORE BAWLKS HOTfcl lal Dinner Dance 8 p.m. to Midnigh'. UAKkM.'K THEATUE. GfcYLANG Romantic Boy Wu Wei Keong. Double FeaiuM- Qiltonew Talkies at 7.45 p.m. GHLAI WOKLIi 8 pin to Midnight. Wiath. Sky: I Am a Stranger. »AWI W)BU> Wuvangs, isidesliows. Opera. Magic 6l Other Free Attractions. Kour Wives.149 words
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Article198 1940-10-24 10 Postponed Owing To War Situation TWC banking projects in Singa- pore have been postponed owing to the war. In both cases, Chinese capital is concerned. Some months ago, preliminary steps were taken in Malaya and Hong Kong by Hainanese to establish a bank in Singapore198 words
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Article126 1940-10-24 10 THIS Diary is intended to call attention to functions which are being held in aid of The War Fund Organizers of such functions are invited to submit details for inclusion in this feature. To-day Hockey; Civilians vs. R.A.F., S.CC. ground. Sunday Malay motor boat owners War Fund126 words
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Article258 1940-10-24 10 Axis Interest In 500 French Planes PROBLEM FACING MEN OF VICHY London, Oct. 24. THE present effective strength of the French air force in North Africa is believed to amount to no more than 500 modern planes, writes Reuter's air correspondent. Other aircraft of this airReuter - 258 words
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142 1940-10-24 10 At The Cinema STRONG DRAMA AT THE ALHAMBRA "A Bill of Divorcement," (Maureen O'Hara, Fay Bainter, Adolphe Menjou, Patric Knowles, Dame May VVhitty, and Herbert Marshall.) R.K.O. At the Alhambra. THE ouistanding features of this strong drama are the fine acting or a talented cast and the gripping though ra:her142 words
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70 1940-10-24 10 Tokio. Oct. 23 A THAI newspaper reports that Annamite troops, together with Cambodian residents, recently rioted against Moroccan troops, resulting in a large number of troops and Comboaians being killed and wounded, scys a Japanese report from Bangkok. Referring to the much rumoured plot ofReuter - 70 words
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Article57 1940-10-24 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Oct. 23. LONDONERS are gratefully amazed at the Sultan of Johore's loan of £100,000, free of interest for ten years to His Majesty's Government, so soon after the Johore gift of £250,000. The Sultan has announced his intention of returning57 words
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Article140 1940-10-24 10 Tokio Statement On Java Talks Tokio, Oct. 23. NEGOTIATIONS in Batavia are continuing smoothly, although at present no agreement has been reached, the Japanese Foreign Office spokesman, Mr. Suma, stated at the press conference to-day. He declared that according to present plans Mr. Ichizo KobayashiReuter - 140 words
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Article28 1940-10-24 10 Chan Thys Jim (Shorthand 120 words) Lim Ah Yin (Shorthand 80 words) are successful candidates in the L.C.C. examinations from the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association (Pitman's >.28 words
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Article26 1940-10-24 10 ELEVEN Chinese youths have been detained in connection with the recent petty robberies in which schoolboys, mainly from Outram School, have been the victim;.26 words
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407 1940-10-24 10 THE supply of youths from the trade schools for the various branches of the Services has been far behind the demand and special efforts are being made to extend and improve the work done in the schools. In making this announcement recently, the Department407 words
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Article, Illustration547 1940-10-24 10 Achievements Of New Deal Cited In Election Speech Philadelphia, Oct. 24. "IT is for peace that I shall labour for all the days of my 1 life," declared President Roosevelt, opening Ma election campaign here last night. He accused the Republicans of importing propaganda methodsReuter - 547 words
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Article42 1940-10-24 10 THE Straits Times Annual, published yesterday, is sold out and no further copies are available from the Straits Times office. A few copies may, however, still be available at booksellers, although there has been a heavy demand for these.42 words
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Advertisement68 1940-10-24 10 ASK THE MAN Mf WLM mmmmm ga^ mm mm mm^mmMos WHO KNOWS 4P urru/AKic m til tin Q LJI QFH LABEL ¥g HSfjfl '>. T^ J$H JP^M l^-^^u devoid of preservatives or SOLE. AGENTS *>. I m %ttar \^^L^KV any harmful matter. W3LLflABtt \xl Mfth^V I K> M£ C O68 words
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4899 1940-10-24 11 Gunner's Story Of How He Was Asked For Military Information ALLEGES THAT HE WAS GIVEN MONEY DEFERENCE to "a succession of parties at whkh Ser1V vicemen were lavishly entertained," \sas made at the preliminary inquiry \nto charges under the Official Secrets Ordinance preferred against a4,899 words
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93 1940-10-24 11 ANEW accelerated scheme will be Introduced by the K.N.I.L.M. and X.L.M between Lydda <Palestine> and Sydney with the plane leaving Singapore East bound on Nov. 4 and in the opposite direction with the machine leaving Singapore on Nov. 3. The distance between Singapore and93 words
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Article58 1940-10-24 11 Tyro i the tnrea men against whom aUrgatioii.; of abduction, abetment of abduction, snd pretending to be detective* belonging to the Straits Settlements police I for^e were made, were committed for trial at the next Assizes, by the fifth magistrate, i Ml 1.. C. Goh58 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-10-24 11 This picture, taken by an official ohotographer of units in the forward area on the Lybian Frontier, shows a British armoured car toicing a captured Italian tank.30 words
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358 1940-10-24 11 A CABLE has been received in Singapore by the ExServices' Association to say that Popny Day, despite everything, L? to :^e held a? usual in London. Poppies to be sdd in Singapore en Nov. liwill, it is hoped, arrive at the end358 words
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79 1940-10-24 11 A SECTION of the mine worked by Ranb Australian Gold Mine in Pahang was flooded on the night of Oct. 19, it is understood and six persons have lost their lives as a result. Very heavy rain fell in the Raub district on79 words
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Article151 1940-10-24 11 A PPROVAL hss oean given fcr the rk issue of shcrts and shirts to the Australian Imperial Force and militia troops. Th?se may be wcrn. Instead of working dress, in camps during hot weather. The summer dress :n?ludes b^ota and stockings for troops now in Australia,151 words
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211 1940-10-24 11 Seremban District Officer Going On Leave (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Oct. 23. A TRIBUTE to the services of Mr. i Norman Coulson, chairman or| the Seremban Sanitary Board, who is proceeding on leave, was paid at to-day's meeting of thr Board, by211 words
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Article, Illustration285 1940-10-24 11 nODA CONRAD, the well-known Polish bass-baritone singer who is to give a performance at the Victoiia Memorial Hall on Nov. 29. arrived in Singapore yesterday dressed in his national costume. Conrad 1. the son of the lamcuj Polish soprano Madame Maria Freund. who285 words
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Article248 1940-10-24 11 Visiting Author's Address A TALK on the great cultural fjifts lhat India has bequeathed to the world was given at the Singapore Rotary Club meeting 3 day by Mr. Deva Ramu Sukul. a well-known Indian author and locturcr. Mr. Bukul'a talk, entitled The Heritage of India." placed248 words
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133 1940-10-24 11 JAPAN'S DUTY TO CALL CONFERENCE" THE Australian Attorney-General <Ivlr. Hughes) declares lhat Australia rhould not be expected to call a Pariflc conference to discuss Japans grievances. Pie was replying to a statsmi Professor I. Clunics Ross that more attention should be paid to the suggestion that a conference should be133 words
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Advertisement133 1940-10-24 11 YOU can save a LIFE O v young m ,1 are giving iht.r lives in the right for our freedom. but countless lives both of soldier.-; and civilians are being mergence blood transfustoi ■d to save a life should an emergency .vise. Have blood tested and grouped Ii does not133 words
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Advertisement109 1940-10-24 11 SPORTSWEAR Oo£ue The HONEYCOMB SPORTS SHIRT a new type of sports shirt in a soft woven cotton honeycomb fabric. Full easy fitting cut with neat Polo Collar and Short Sleeves. These Shirts retain their shape after washing. Ideal for all Sports. Colours: Grey, Blue, Fawn, Navy. British manufacture. SIZES SM.109 words
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Advertisement150 1940-10-24 12 /£&£P ||§cs>?ek\ 7 All Dill/ r^^H'/ H M E YOU can keep your skin free from unsightly r""^/*! \JB blemishes, itchy spots, sores or boils by |ni^ K)\ tmeanng all troublesome places with Zam-Bul I }JrJ^u\ jP^^. ointment regularly every night. The valuable tS' A^rv^^^ herbal oils »n Zam-Buk are150 words
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Advertisement168 1940-10-24 12 Did you MACLEAN your teeth today? i Of course I did For sparkling white teeth, healthy gums, a fresh cool mouth, use Macleans. It quickly removes staios. whitens and polishes the enamel and it is economical in use. "British fo the Teeth" mmmmwmmmmmmmm .M inufacturing OptV CROOKES OPTICAL CO., 206,168 words
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461 1940-10-24 13 London's Calmness And Courage Bewilders American isitor London, Oct. 23. DROMINENT Germans stated five years ago that in 4 the event of war between Germany and Great Britain they would plan an attack on London to coincide with tho United States presidential elections. Mr.Reuter; British Wireless - 461 words
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72 1940-10-24 13 Batavia, Oct. 23. BEGINNING on Nov. 4. the K.N.I.L.M. Australia service will be accelerated, the planes arriving at Sydney two and a half days after leaving Batavia The K.L.M.'s Lydda service will also be accelerated, the planes leaving Lydda on Thursdays and arriving in i72 words
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128 1940-10-24 13 London, Oct. 24. DETWEEN MO and 99 per cent, of London's population are obtaining more sleep to-day during: air raids than they were a month Ago, says Renter's lobby correspondent. This is one of the effects brought to lightReuter - 128 words
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300 1940-10-24 13 London. Oct 23. CIRE is new ready to receive Bri•**l tish evacuees, but the scheme will be entirely confined to those who can make their own arrangements to go to Eire. Reuter learns in London that discussions to facilitate reception in Eire of mothersReuter - 300 words
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117 1940-10-24 13 London, Oct. 23. THE dark and melancholy days of winter in Germany will bring increasing privation, discontent and war weariness while Great Britain will be gaining month by month greater strength in her air, sea and land forces, declared Captain Harold Balfour, Under-Sec-retary forReuter - 117 words
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140 1940-10-24 13 Athens, Oct. 24. TWO-thousand Jews are at present afloat in East Mediterranean waters in a despairing effort to reach Palestine. They are in four small steamers some oi which were never intended for sailing in the open sea. The smallest one is a tinyReuter - 140 words
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Article219 1940-10-24 13 Only Slight Damage Done In London Area London, Oct. 24. ENEMY air activity was confined yesterday to a few Isolated attacks by single atrcratt, says an Air Ministry communique. Bombs were dropped by these aircraft on a town on the South coast and two placesReuter - 219 words
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Article33 1940-10-24 13 Berlin. Oct. 23. 'I "HE Luxemburg Parliamentary Cham- ber and State Council .have been dissolved by a decree of the Nazi Gauleiter in Luxemburg, states the German news agency. Neuter.Reuter - 33 words
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71 1940-10-24 13 Athens, Oct. 24. •TWENTY out of 40 persons wno were arrested in Athens for hoarding sugar and coffee for the purpose of profiteering have been sentenced to deportation to one of th? Aetrean islands for a year Sentence is still to be passed on the remainingReuter - 71 words
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401 1940-10-24 13 London. Oct. 23. "T THINK it is dangerous to allow a man of this type to go to America," declared Lord Winterton ir the House of Commons to-day when, in a lengthy attack on Mr. H. G. Wells, he questioned theReuter - 401 words
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Article385 1940-10-24 13 Post-War Planning In Britain Urged New York. Oct. 23. ONDON is thinking more and more about buid i n g a better city and better state," says the New York Times' London correspondent in discussing the British ieaction to the air raids. The correspondentBritish Wireless - 385 words
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Article97 1940-10-24 13 London, Oct. 24. WORKER and season ticket holders escape the six per cent, increase I on exist.ng railway fares which a i into force on Dec. 1. Lieut-Col. J. T. C. Moore Braoazon Minister of Transport announced this Government decision in the House olReuter - 97 words
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Advertisement175 1940-10-24 13 THE PERFECT SEMI-STIFF COLLAR The VAN HEUSEN <. semi-stiff) collar is a revelation of comfort, economy, style and quality. Smarter than a stiff collar— morr comfortable than a starched one— it is made in one piece of patented multi-ply fabric, woven in a natural curve. Ideal for hot weather. L175 words
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Advertisement180 1940-10-24 13 GIVE YOUR DAUGHTER A BUSINESS TRAINING Thousands of business glrk owe their success to PITMAN'S training it you want your daughter to enjoy weJI-pakJ post with Driffht DrcKpocts. send Ml t* the PITMAN'S Singapore branch without delay. The Commercial training she «Ul receive in Shorthand. IVpewrltlnc or Bookkeeping, etc., is180 words
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238 1940-10-24 14 German Productive Capacity Hit By R. A. F. Bombings London, Oct. 23. BRITAIN'S systematic bombing of military objectives in Germany has met with a large measure of success. According to a well-informed foreign industrialist, about 20 per cent, of the total productive capacity238 words
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Article185 1940-10-24 14 More Men For British Army London, Oct. 24. AN indication that the army is now in a position to absorb i more men is provided by an announcement that men of 35 will have to register for military service on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16. A great majority of theseReuter - 185 words
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284 1940-10-24 14 An American's Experience And His Reflections "|_|OW the King of England Travels' was the title of a talk by Mr. E. Murrow, an American broadcaster from London, on the Columbia Broadcasting System. He said Coming home to-day we were stopped by a constable in284 words
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78 1940-10-24 14 "America Is Against Dictators"— Willkie Chicago, Oct. 2.\. "T AM in favour of giving more A effective aid to Britain than she is now getting from the New Deal," said Mr. Wendell Willkie, Republican candidate for the presidency, in a campaign speech here to-day. "It is to give that aidReuter - 78 words
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180 1940-10-24 14 Baltimore, Oct. 23. «r|EFENCE of the United States in*J volves the ability to repel an attack against or an attempted invasion of any part of the New World," declared Mr. Sumner Welles. United States Under-Secretary of State, in an address here to-day. RecentReuter - 180 words
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32 1940-10-24 14 Berlin, Oct. 24. NEGOTIATIONS which have been proceeding between the Hungarian and Rumanian trade delegations have been interrupted, according to Bucharest telegram to the official German news agency. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article228 1940-10-24 14 Japan-N. I. Oil Discussions Negotiations Still On, Says Tokio London, Oct. 23. N^ agreement has been reached and negotiations are still pro(ceding," declared Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, in the House of Commons to-day when questioned on the subject of N.I. oil supplies for JapanMr. Butler added that bothReuter - 228 words
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Article135 1940-10-24 14 New York, Oc: 23. KING CAROL, former King of Rumania, and M. Magda Lupescu. are 1 being kept under surveillanc3 by the Spanish police, according to repcris reaching New York. The reports that they have been arrested are not confirmed but it is stated that theyReuter - 135 words
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Article31 1940-10-24 14 Calcutta, Oct. 24. TIE Government of Bengal has banned meetings, processions and assemblies throughout the province Intended to affect prejudicially the efficient prosecution of the war. j Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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213 1940-10-24 14 America Requisitions 110 Planes Manufactured For Sweden Washington, Oct. 23. QNE HUNDRED and ten pursuit planes and bombers manufactured for Sweden have been requisitioned by the United States Government on the ground that they are needed for national defence. The State Department, announcing the step, said that the authorities firstReuter - 213 words
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79 1940-10-24 14 Bannu, Oct. 24. ITALY'S attacks on Muslim countries were condemned at a huge meeting yesterday of tribesmen at Bannu. North-West Frontier province. It was decided at the meeting to send representatives to the Fakir of Ipi, who became notorious through his anti-British activitiesReuter - 79 words
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Advertisement263 1940-10-24 14 iv V\ For further information writtt E irn^ vV 13M| I Fit MAFMAot-M, B^s^^^SjT'« 1 kwi Jgffiv™ SIJyiL-KFyiFT TOUGH TOUGH KRAFT airtight SjS PErt> ANENT WATERPROOF WHITE ANT PBOOF HEAVILY REINFORCED DRY ROT A FUNGUS PROO* M^^fflfflfflmfl MADE IN 25 DIFFEREKT GRADES FOR MUM "*OUS PURPOSES IjU|WUUUI| SOME Or UHIf263 words
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Advertisement316 1940-10-24 14 YOU WON'T HAVE. LUMBAGO, There is a simple prescription fof Itimlmgo. Doctors have bc<"n reroin> iii<-n<liiig it for years Knittt-hrn Salt.*. A« a prevrntive, take a pinch every morning. Tliis should keep liimhago at hay. Hut lumbago it due to a blood condition. Some people are predisposed to it. If316 words
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605 1940-10-24 15 Winners Superior Both In Attack And Defence Ix>> abs 4 Chinese 0. A BIG surprise was in store for the Chinese at the stadium yesterday, when they met the Loyals in the semi-final of the S.A.F.A. Challenge Cup competition and were beaten605 words
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112 1940-10-24 15 T>HE following are this week-end's ties in the Singapore badminton championships SATURDAY AT 2.15 P.M. Low Seah Chuan (Marigold) vs. Low Poh Hye (A.AU.>; Peh Teng Siew (Devonshire) vs. Tan Chong Tee (Mari- gold); William Tan (A.A.U.) vs. Yap Chin Tee (Devonshire); Miss Yony Sook112 words
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Article64 1940-10-24 15 "THERE will De a lawn tennis match' between the V.M.C.A. and the S.C.C. at the V.M.C.A. courts at 5 pm. to-day. The four games to be played are all I doubles events. The S.C.C. team is Roy Smith and Sqdr.-Ldr. Ramsay-Rae, Major Bedford and D. E. L.64 words
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Article193 1940-10-24 15 Civilians Vs. Airmen On Padang To-day FIRST-CLASS hockey should be witnessed on the S.C.C. padang this afternoon when the R-A.F. (Malaya) meet the Singapore Civilians in the first of a series of hockey matches to be played in aid of The War Fund. As193 words
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Article175 1940-10-24 15 SUfttrs College 1«; I. A 1. BAFFLES COLLEGE scored an overwhelm- ing victory by ten goals to one over the Indian Association in a game of hockey played on the I. A. ground yesterday. Raffles bad their full side out with the exception of They,175 words
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Article178 1940-10-24 15 ra keenly contested hockey match played on the G.S.C. ground yesterday, the G.S.C. and the Y.W.C.A. "A" teams dm-, neither side scoring. The exchanges were fairly even on the whole. The G.S.C. were, however, rather more thrustful, and would have scored on a number178 words
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Article107 1940-10-24 15 r '-MORROW, at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, there will be the usual races for all classes, starting at 5.23 p.m. lor "A" class, and 5.25 p.m. for the other classes. On Sunday "C" class will sail the second race for the Ovans Challenge Cup.107 words
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53 1940-10-24 15 THE following are ties in the Singapore Cricket Club's Straight fcnooker championship: To-morrow, E. G. Staunton vs. H. F Foulds: A. D. Baker vs. H. M. Vennik. Monday, M. S. Robinson vs. E. H. Coleman: C G. Fugler vs. D. Brennan. Tuesday, F. J L. Mayger53 words
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Article36 1940-10-24 15 IN a rugger mau-h played at Blakan Mati i the Royal Australian Air Force defeated the Royal Artillery by nine pointa (three tries) to six (a try and a :ili" poal>.36 words
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Article69 1940-10-24 15 HPHE R.A.F. Blues and Johore meet in the fonrth of the Malayan Rugby Union's series of matches in aid of war charities on the S.C.C. padang on Saturday. The Blues' team for the game will be: Cpl. James: F/Lt. Wilkins, F/O. Carrol, Cpl. Smith, F/O. Pearson; Cpl,69 words
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Article571 1940-10-24 15 Padang Rugger S.C.C. 23; Navy XV 0. •"pWTNTY-THREE points to nil accurately represented how much better the Singapore Cricket Club were than a Navy fifteen in a rugger match played on the S.C.C. padang yesterday. The dub gat their points through four goals and an571 words
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127 1940-10-24 15 •THE Royai Singapore Golf Club's 1..omen's1 ..omen's 13 hole competition was played at Bukit Timah on Monday] afternoon and resulted in a win for Mrs. R. Wakeford with a net score of 7 in the "A" Division and in a yin for Mrs. W. J.127 words
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196 1940-10-24 15 Rallies Inst. 3; A.C.S t. A LTHOUGH they staged a magnificent late rk recovery, the Anglo-Chinese School hockey team failed to register single goal against RafT.es Institution to whom they lost by three goals to nil on the latter's ground yesterday. Raffles thus maintained196 words
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692 1940-10-24 15 Nicky Sullivan Scores All The Winners' Goals S.R.C 3; S.C.C 0. JF play in yesterday's hockey, match on the padang had throughout kept on the same level as the quick, exciting exchanges in the last fifteen minutes of the game, there would692 words
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Article35 1940-10-24 15 'THE Singapore Cricket Club's Volun- teer Snooker final between M. S. Robinson and B. Scott and G. Pritchett and W. Chivers will be played at the club at 6.30 p.m. to-day.35 words
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Article34 1940-10-24 15 HOCKEY: R.A.F. (Malaya) vs. Singapore Civilians, S.C.C.; Malaya Signals vs. R.E., Alexandra S.C.R.C. vs. Y.M.C.A. Juniors, Y.M.C.A. RUGGER: St. Andrew's Old Boy» vs. Fort Canning, Tanglin. TENNIS S.C.C. vs. Y.M.CJi. Y.M.C.A.34 words
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Article378 1940-10-24 15 MERCURY IN FORM (From Our Own Correspondent) Mlpoh, Oct. 24. OST candidates entered for SaturdavVi races were given their winding up gallops this morning. The track was on th» soft side due to rain last night. Mr T. H. Menzies' candidates. Mystic T.«uslc. Bel«ras» and Electra378 words
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Article27 1940-10-24 15 IN a keen game of h )ckey at f10.13 Lim Gre^n yesterday t*ie C.S.C. bsat th« S.C.R.C. by the only Roal of the niar^h27 words
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Advertisement193 1940-10-24 15 iifitltijiji 'It/If 1 Qm ii^^i^i^flf irjf^—^^sHHi rjf^—^^5HH I ca*"e expression of soldierly e-\ae ?\\V^' ■•"l*»"" l > •"•"''''•»«i**'''iJH I am confidence of "The I.a'if'iing wß^-&''Jia2itf'dsf\vS'^*' ••'■"'isSaV'SiH I lava cr painted by Franz Hals, has jß^.-'y. ///'^^m-'/mi t^i** V^s > '-"°"'u3£d|dfl I yen pleasure to the rhn!« T>r»rld. K& nS^2e^T jßjffl193 words
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726 1940-10-24 16 Cession Of Indo-China To Japan Among Demands HITLER— LAVAL MEETING AS SEQUEL TO FRENCH SPLIT OVER CONDITIONS A SERIOUS split has occurred at Vichy, according: Ui reports on the Hitler-Laval meeting on Tuesday, which the Lyons wireless yesterday termed the most important event sinceReuter - 726 words
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124 1940-10-24 16 RECENT 'SYSTEMATIC BOMBARDMENT OF GIBRALTAR' BY FRENCH FORCES London, Oct. 23. "\UE shall know how to deal with any further attacks by forces of the Vichy Government,*' declared Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, in the House of Commons to-day, when asked whether consideration124 words
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Article372 1940-10-24 16 New York, Oct. 23. I II ITT .FIR is attempting to mass France's surviving warships with those of Germany and Italy for a final "showdown" with the British fleet. This is indicated by reports from Berlin published in the newspap ir s there. Several radio commentariesReuter - 372 words
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62 1940-10-24 16 New York, Oct 23. NEGOTIATIONS have been concluded whereby the United States Governm3nt will acquire the liner President Roosevelt and all five passenger ships of the Panama Pacific line, according to the Journal of Comm2rce, which adds that the liner Manhattan is scheduled forReuter - 62 words
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Article158 1940-10-24 16 NAZIS WARN THE SWISS Berlin, Oct. 23. 1 EARNING "with astonishment" that the Polish legation still exists in Berne, the Berliner Boersen Zeitung to-day utters a veiled warning to Switzerland. The revelation that the legation still exists, says the Boersen Zeitung, came as the result of a series of articlesReuter - 158 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-10-24 16 Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, joining in community singing at an Australian camp which he visited recently.22 words
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Article412 1940-10-24 16 British Crews Quite At Home In Them London, Oct. 24. /"OFFICERS and men of the Royal Navy are now quite at home in the French -warships tp.ken over by Britain following the V.chy Government's capitulation, writes Reuter's special correspondent with the British naval forces. IntensiveReuter - 412 words
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53 1940-10-24 16 IN occupied-Belgium the Germans are raising a loan of £25,000,000 to defray the cast of maintaining the German army in occupation. The Germans have imposed a winter help organization run en German lines. This is one of the principal sources of revenue toReuter - 53 words
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199 1940-10-24 16 London, Oct. 24. TTHE British Government is pre- pared to facilitate the importation into France and other occupied territories of medical stores destined essentially and exclusively for the assistance of the sick and wounded. This has been made clear in a communication recentlyReuter - 199 words
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170 1940-10-24 16 London, Oct. 23. REUTERS diplomatic correspondent learns that MM. Piorlct and Spaak, Belgian Prime Minister and Foreign Minster respectively, have arrived in London. The arrival of thase two distinguished Belgians is warmly welcomed by the British Government. The Belgian Government is still carrying on inReuter - 170 words
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44 1940-10-24 16 THE death has occurred of Gen. Sir Charles Harington, former Governor of Gibraltar from 1933 to 1938. aged 68, reports Reuter from London. Gen. Sir Charles was in India from 1927 to 1931 as General Officer Com-manding-in-Chlef, Western Command.44 words
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66 1940-10-24 16 London, Oct. 23. T"HE Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, accompanied by Mrs. Churchill, paid a surprise visit yesterday to east Scotland for the purpose of inspecting the coastline defence.-;. Accompanied by a number of British and Polish army officers, Mr. Churchill made an extensive tour onReuter - 66 words
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64 1940-10-24 16 London, Oct. 23. THREE representatives of the fire department in New York are said to be com ng to London to study methrds of dealing with nre and debris. An official of the London Fire Brigade said to-day that their visit was welcomed and64 words
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30 1940-10-24 16 ndrla, Oct. 23. ALTHOUGH Alexandra had its most A active air raid before dawn yesterday, lasting two hours, no casualties resulted from bombs dropped.— Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article31 1940-10-24 16 ""THE commander-in-chlef of the Norwegian army has been flown to Berlin by the Nazis after his refusal to sign a declaration of loyalty to the Germans. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Advertisement93 1940-10-24 16 'Q /Jr When you choose your menu for the day, do JK V > >^ /^..jv.mu you consider the oil to be used for cooking? Or I. v 7 v^^jt* do you just leave this important ingredient to s^Q^^Kk :.>•**» Hostesses, famous for their fine food, know /m^^J^M WKKibm^\! 7J93 words
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Advertisement16 1940-10-24 16 fJL K^a V^R 53W ELLISON S. EZEKItiL 0s CO, QUALIFIED OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS. 3. CAPITOL BUILDING. SINGAPORE16 words
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Title Section17 1940-10-24 1 in A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT EIGHT PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1940 o. 247.17 words
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Article, Illustration92 1940-10-24 1 If You Are Under Twenty This debutante evening dre^ combines sophistication in the style with simplicity in the material, which is the old nursery favourite Dotted Swiss. The shaped corset-like midriff is made of pale blue satin. For cocktails the very young are wearing blouse- n and-skirt suits like the92 words
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Article324 1940-10-24 1 TO remove iron mould from a gar- merit boil a stick of rhubarb for ten minutes and whilst the liquid is still hot put in the part marked with mould. Soak for a quarter of an hour and then rinse in cold water. Dry as usual. AN easily324 words
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Article96 1940-10-24 1 HERE is a tried and recommended recipe for a cake which takes account of to-day's difficulties. M*lt some dripping with golden syrup, pour in milk and stir in a mixture of self-raising flour, stoned raisins and brown sugar, ground mixed spice and cinnamon. Lastly add carbonate of soda,96 words
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759 1940-10-24 1 Women Must Weep, But They Also Work By A Londoner "COR men must work and women must weep how hopelessly wrong is that to-day. Our women do weep, but they also work. This war is worse for our women than all our other wars because of air raids and threat759 words
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Advertisement183 1940-10-24 1 COLOURFUL PRINTS IN FROCKS FOR DAY WEAR at C«p»to( nido: S'porr: rhone JBSS. HANBOVER Over-indulgence creates excess acidity ..m THESE SIGNS SAY n t h e jyjtem— a condition that i^PSfi^ 'ALKALIZE' 1 contributes to whit is known is A /^A Indigestion "K»n«ow^" You prevent "hangover" JKdm ll If you183 words
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Advertisement135 1940-10-24 1 Gabardine Shoes: By QUEEN QUALITY. Most ladylike of fabrics cool, light, easy to wear. Queen Quality shoes axe fashion's pet. See them at GORDONS LTD. Kelly Walsh Bldg. WHETHER. THE/RE prim, w GLj? on Bus ctHwcTßssses T H ey »fcE $r ILL WOMEN YmrdUy English UpmxUr ■pMlM^lf Lavnim Toil* Soap—135 words
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3059 1940-10-24 2 Nurse Elizabeth - Nurse Elizabeth By Elizabeth has had expert training in the care of infants and young children. If you have any pioblems connected with babies or young children and would like her help write to Nurse Elizabeth, c/o Women's Supplement, Straits Times, Cecil Street, Singapore.3,059 words
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Advertisement154 1940-10-24 2 F ORM F IT PRESENTS Brassieres -^H fife.., R' jijjMt tKe original uplift, ft-. Elevates ¥^A Separates Rejuvenates A sensation in tKe PBBLJ* CHOTIRMALL'S SIZES: 32, 34. 36 30 I^ \&?%K Ti€ SMK Tl T0 W*^ CUS S O N'S CREAMOLIVE SOAP k created specially for woiren who look into154 words
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Advertisement289 1940-10-24 2 GLASS BEADS I CHOKERS I WITH MALAYAN SILVER CLASPS. SELECT FROM STOCK OR E GET ONE SPECIALLY MADE PARMANANDS HIGH STREET. NESTLE PERM >iraH»v It is Cm safest and jfßr- most satisfactory "j*^ 4s^ met ho<l of permanent QpfiSEß waving. The Nestle t^t^ni^ 1 machine Is modern, OR 2^ automatic289 words
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Article, Illustration689 1940-10-24 3 Sheilah Graham - What The Stars Are Wearing In The New Films Sheilah Graham By AKK you holiday bound? Here's an attractive travelling getup worn by blonde Brenda Joyce. Of heavy grey crepe that simulates wood, the outfit comprises a dross and short jacket. Stripes are used with pood effect in the skirt689 words
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Article73 1940-10-24 3 ■fMTTING "helps" are of interest to an increasing number. A collapsible knitting arm is, in fact, a necessity now that so many skeins of wool are waiting to be wound. A metal winder which stands firmly on the table with four expanding pxongs which will stretch in73 words
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Article72 1940-10-24 3 \IfHEN you are clearing out bottles, annex a few of the smallest for the needlework basket. When washed and dried these little bottles, especially those which held medicinal tablets, are just for needles, pins, hooks, press studs and so on. Pilled with these tiny oddments, the basket becomes72 words
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Article75 1940-10-24 3 OERE are some additions to th* recent list of suggestions for salads. They may be new to some, while to others they may be acceptable reminders of tasty dishes which have been forgotten. Baked beans are tasty with chopped celery, sliced radishes, a little seasoning and dressing.75 words
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Article77 1940-10-24 3 'TUBBING the dog is rarely an easy 1 task. Most dogs hate soap and water. But you can make things a lot easier lor yourself, if not for the pet of the family, by using a strip of a towel into whose ends you have sewn deep pockets.77 words
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Article, Illustration78 1940-10-24 3 DITA Hayworth here wears a three-piece play dress. The shorts are in a golden tan with brassiere bodice in a rich henna embroidered in blue, white and gold. Over the shorts, the actress, soon to be seen in a forthcoming Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, ties a tremendously wide skirt78 words
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Advertisement10 1940-10-24 3 A *J »r APPoiMMENr i/i various flavours Warm* 4 —^—m10 words
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Advertisement280 1940-10-24 3 A WORD ABOUT OUR TAILOR OUR TAILOR IS NOT A MIRACLE WORKER BUT HE IS ABLE AND EXPERIENCED. HE HAS GONE UP THE LADDER RUNG BY RUNG. GUIDED AND TUTORED BY EUROPEAN DRESS MAKERS OF HIGH MERIT. THE SPECIAL ATTENTION THAT HE GIVES TO THE MINUTEST DETAIL OF YOUR DRESS280 words
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615 1940-10-24 4 Barbara Murray - Susan And Bungo Visit The School For Typhoons Barbara Murray Winkleday Adventures Special Feature For Children By AFTER saying goodbye to Lightning we left Thunder Castle and soon came to a white house surrounded by a great white wall. And over the door in the middle of the wall was615 words
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746 1940-10-24 4 Popularity Notes I Starting The Run Essential That Birds Come From Reputable Breeders Tliis article is the first of a series. If you intend to begin poultry rearing it is advisable to cut out these articles and keep them by you for guidance. POR the novice the most suitable way746 words
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Article72 1940-10-24 4 1 cup sliced peaches cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon flour Speck salt V.\ teaspoon grated lemon rind y2y 2 cup peach Juice or water 2 tablespoons butter Va teaspoon cinnamon Biscuit dough Mix peaches, sugar, flour, salt, rind and juice. Pour into a buttered shallow baking dish. Dot72 words
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Article72 1940-10-24 4 4 eggs, beaten 2 cup granulated sugar Vi teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla \<t teaspoon almond extract >/2/ 2 cup shredded coconut 1 unbaked pie crust Beat the eggs and sugar. Add the salt and extracts. Carefully pour Into the crust. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake 10 minutes72 words
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Advertisement300 1940-10-24 4 TO CLEAR 500 ASSORTED NIGHT GOWNS IN OUR GREAT ANNUAL SALE NOW PROCEEDING B. H. T. DOULATRAM CO. 48/50 HIGH STREET TEL. 7846 SINGAPORE. j££S&hLove/y to look at \*2g Because she keeps herself iJR/^Tf ph immaculately groomed. yrjjT I "'Hazeline' Snow" is her J^. choice of toilet preparation for day300 words
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Advertisement328 1940-10-24 4 MAISON MARTINS SPECIAL SHAMPOO BRINGS HAIR TO ITS IHGHCSti PERFECTION and keep^J It young FOR DARK HAIR L T W Maison Martins •'Henna" 51. 21 FOR FAIR HAIR Use Maison Martins "Camomile" J1.25 FOR WHITE HAIR l)«e Maison Martins •Shampoo Blue" $IJ6I 'PHONE 3450. Kjj§ QjOove/y natural fit CURLS hr328 words
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Article, Illustration60 1940-10-24 5 The blast from bombs dropped on the London area has broken innumerable shop windows but the shopkeepers carry on— and so do the housewives with their shopping. It is a tribute to the honesty of Londoners that with so many opportunities very few cases60 words
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Article, Illustration93 1940-10-24 5 Despite the daily bombing the City of London still carries on its daily work, the only interruptions being the times when the bombing is close enough to send people into the air raid shelters. In the picture above a group of City stenographers knit,93 words
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Article, Illustration43 1940-10-24 5 Mrs. Roderick with her husband, daughter and newlyborn son who is to be named Peter John Anderson as >***** an &V rai di n »n A"derson shelterMrs. Roderick was attended by her mother and husband. Light came from a single torch.43 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-10-24 5 London's transport system has, of course been seriously inconvenienced by the German bombing of London lar^y because bomb craters in the rfads. But nobody complains and this women conductor still has a cheery smile36 words
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Article, Illustration45 1940-10-24 5 KJnrfvTSSK^^ and n ™ly-Joinecl women get a month's intensive training: at the Greenwich depot. The picture shows some of the recruits in their air raid shelter which they have made more comfortable with mattresses and pillows.45 words
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Advertisement12 1940-10-24 5 Advt. o/ NsstU Anglo-Swiss Milk Products Ltd., Incorporated in Nassau? Bahama Islands.12 words
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1598 1940-10-24 6 Letter Of Thanks From London— Lady Thomas Visits The Depots— Telling Touches— Goodbye To Mrs. B.C. Roberts Notes From Women's Section Of The Malaya Patriotic Fund THE central depot of the women's section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund is now duly ensconced in its temporary quarters at the Salvation Army1,598 words
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Article283 1940-10-24 6 Kathleen Rapson - Kathleen Rapson By 11JOST 0" us have felt, at some lirre or another, literally "too tired to sleep." It is a sensation which is apt to visit us all too frequently nowadays and so, as sufficient sleep is essential to our efficiency as well283 words
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Article, Illustration77 1940-10-24 6 A smartly tailored ensemble worn by Lynne Carver, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer actress, in sheer feathered blocked irool in grey-white an d black. The skirt is slightly flared and worn with a semi-tailored jacket which fits well over the hips, it may be worn with or without a bloue. Miss Carver adds77 words
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Advertisement275 1940-10-24 6 m 1 C^7CIJ A W i IhA W m -you must use L^ BHSB^B^^ I _^S^T"' Apply Cuticura Ointment to your Eczema. At the very first touch you feel its marvellous soothing effect. Within fiVe minutes that terrible, sleep-wrecking itch is dispersed. Then, after each application, the affected part looks275 words
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Advertisement229 1940-10-24 6 THE PEKING GO. f PEKING I CARPET s 81, HIGH ST., S'POH-.. The Mystery of the woman who NEVER crows oin I ibbl: HP S^B^k &L. I XTOT a lino or vrrinkle at 451 The smooth, clear unblemished skin of a young girl I It seems like a miracle but229 words
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Article, Illustration461 1940-10-24 7 New Coats With Bloused Effect At The Back: Basic Frock With Many Accessories By Straits Times London Woman Correspondent UfHAT many good judges of clothes like about the new coats is the bloused effect at the back, and, in Borne instances, the fullness at the back of the skirts. This461 words
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Article75 1940-10-24 7 1>8 cup flour v c cup rornmeal (fine) 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 teasnoon salt 5 tablespoons fat 1 eng \r. cup milk Mix the flour with the cornmeal, baking powder and salt Cut in the fat. Add the e?g and milk. Fat out, the soft doueh until75 words
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Article145 1940-10-24 7 4 egg yolks Vi cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon flour Vh teaspoon salt 3 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla teaspoon almond extract, 'ateaspoon lemon extract Vz tup cubed marshmailows Va cup Grariam cracker crumbs Beat yolks and add the sugar, flour and salt. Pour in the milk145 words
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Article85 1940-10-24 7 •Served Warm on Ice Cream > 20 marshmallr>ws •a cup crushed pineapple cup orange Juice 1 tablespoon lemon Juice teaspoon grated lemon rir*d J4J 4 teaspoon grated orange rind 'c teaspoon salt \2 cup nuts (optional) Mix the marshmaJlows with the pineapple and trult Juices Heat In a85 words
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Article30 1940-10-24 7 I*s cups eh 'pped cabbage icr finely shredded) 1/3 cup diced pineapple l cup broken nuts teaspoon pepper* cup salad dressm» Vi t«aspojn salt Mix and eblbU ingredien's30 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-10-24 7 Mr. and Mrs. Sundraraj Filial, of Surjei Besi Koad, Kuala Lumpur, who celebrated their siiver weddinr on Sept 15, 1»M.22 words
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Article, Illustration168 1940-10-24 7 fear, i-eu; let Men« and Mijs thai Mi liv froth of Screnaban, who were marrlrd recently in Swerr>b»n. Mr. Joseph Packimn, son of Mr. John Pacaium, aad Miss Rertaa Mary Savariaaunat daarhter of Mr. P. John, of Taaipta, were married at St Francis Xarier Chorch, Malarfa. Mr. Yeo Tjuv*168 words
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Advertisement12 1940-10-24 7 WRPEBO HITLER 1 with your r/fi^^HU<u^^ he W» rior io the s12 words
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Advertisement305 1940-10-24 7 /|P^P^f THE NAME "OMEGA* imiy^^M ON A WATCH MARKS nJpS^fSn IT AS precision mP*f£lrlLn time p|E ce of which one f j^fe may well feel justly m mS PROUD, FOR AN OMEGA IS THE m m PRODUCT OF A GROUP OF fj THE ACCOMPLISHED CRAFTSP |f MEN IN THE WORLD...305 words
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Article, Illustration1974 1940-10-24 8 Joan Hughes - British Woman "Ferry Pilot" Tells Her Story Joan Hughes By \fISS Hughes was the youngest 171 member of Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary when it was formed. In this article she describes how she and her fellow women pilots "ferry" new warplanes from the factories to Royal Air Force aerodromes. Aged1,974 words
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Advertisement158 1940-10-24 8 NOW ON DISPLAY Beautiful embroidered Handkerchiefs, Smart Chinese Slippers, Hand-bags, Linen Table-cloths, Luncheon-sets, Camphorwood chests etc, etc Suitable for X'nac Presents C. K. TANG 241, River V.Bey Road, Pbce 2181, SINGAPORE. MORNY'S BATH LUXURIES SOAP W% A Ml«« ESSENCE S3 A M, JSa rowDEB CRYSTALS and tor men SHAVING SOAP158 words
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Advertisement231 1940-10-24 8 pri-Hie quality x^^^^^ mm^ no fitter obtainable /uO anywhere v\4r )sj Because it has the superior flavour and quality only found in imported SOPPfI Bfc pork. All our Australian Pork is Wifm obtained from selected milk and mT^TsmJ^M wheat -fed pigs. We always have A^OT^rVMTV^ a good stock of LEGS,231 words
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