The Straits Times, 15 December 1940
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Title Section37 1940-12-15 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA FlNAL.**** No. 469 Sunday, Dec. 15, 1940 Price 10 Cents. THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya No. 469 Sunday, Dec. 15, 1940 Price 10 Cents.37 words
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Article827 1940-12-15 1 Blackskirts 9 Desperate Bid To Stem Rout BRITISH FIGHTERS DESTROY 15 ENEMY PLANES DLACKSHIRT divisions are fighting desperately hard up against the Libyan frontier to prevent the rout of the Italian army in the western desert. They are being engaged by advanced units of British armouredReuter - 827 words
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115 1940-12-15 1 New York, Saturday A SPEED-UP in America's defence production was urged by Mr. W. S. Knudsen, the defence commissioner, in an address to an audience that included America's leading industrialists. Mr. Knudsen asserted that a speedup in defence production was imperative <mdReuter - 115 words
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Article, Illustration765 1940-12-15 1 *PHE reported hurried depar--1 ture from Berlin of Hitler and Kibbentrop, the Nazi Foreign Minister, is believed in Washington to be connec* d with the Italian situation, sa. Reuter. Private report* reaching Washington from Europe indicate that Italy is rapidly moving towards a serious765 words
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733 1940-12-15 1 Growing Influence Of Those Hostile To Duce London, Saturday. it la appreciated that the Italian people do not retard with equanimity the reverses experienced by the Italian armies, sustained in a war for which they had no desire bat wrre coerced into undertaking in order to further the grandiloquent aspirations733 words
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Article51 1940-12-15 1 Mareniro is a small village In northern Italy. It was here on June 14. ISOO. Napoleon best the Austrian* In one of history's most famous battle*. Next day the victorious (though surprised) French obtained from the dased Austrians a convention by which the greater part of Italy was evaemattd by51 words
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212 1940-12-15 1 Eleuthera Island (Bahamas*, Saturday. UNITED States plans for the establishment of the Bahamas aase is being held in abeyance owing r e unfavourable anchorage and other conditions at Mayaguana Island. This was disclosed by President Roosevelt ir. a statement to the PressReuter - 212 words
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66 1940-12-15 1 London, Saturday. MEMBERS of the Allied Governments attended a private showing ln London >n Friday of Charlie Chaplin's film, "The Dictator." The film is a biting satire on dictators WBt particularly on Hltlr-r who bears a striking resemblance to Charlie Chaplin's make-up in theReuter - 66 words
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51 1940-12-15 1 German Radio Appeal For Gestapo Men London, Saturday. •yUE German radio has issued an urgent appeal for new recruits to join the Hazi secret police. It stated that pamphlets showing the advantages of bein? a Gestapo spy could be obtained from ail police stations and Hitlrr youth centres throughout Germany.Reuter - 51 words
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Article123 1940-12-15 1 Laval Out Of French Government London, Saturday. «piERRE LAVAL is *no longer a member of the government," dramatically announced Marshal Petain in a message broadcast to-night by I. yon radio. Marshal Pecain prefixed his announcement with the words "Frencnmen! I have Just taken a decision which I trun is inReuter - 123 words
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Article18 1940-12-15 1 London, Saturday. PILOT Officer George Macaulay, th© former England and Yorksnlre cricketer, has died on active service. —Reuter.Reuter - 18 words
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64 1940-12-15 2 Cairo, Saturday. KING FAROUK, in a message conveyed to them by the Egyptian Prime Minister, congratulates Sir Archibald Wavell. Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham and Air Chief Marshal Longmore on the victory attained by the British forces in the Western Desert. His Majesty asks them toReuter - 64 words
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305 1940-12-15 2 Gen. Wavell's Stirring Call To Battle Cairo, Saturday. THK result of the fighting in the 1 Western Desert will be one of the cVcisive events of the war." Thus opened a special order of the day to the troops in the Western Desert by Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-ChW ofReuter - 305 words
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Article39 1940-12-15 2 London, Saturday. HUNDREDS of congratulatory messages from all parts of the British Empire and from other countric have reached the King since an early hour this mornina on the occasion of his forty-fifth birthday to-day.— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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107 1940-12-15 2 Washington, Saturday. THE Germans have taken into custody a second American woman, Mrs. Etta Wetta Kahn Shibsr. The U.S. State Department announces that it has been advsed diplomatically of her detention, but says the Embassy in Paris is unable to discover the natuiv of the107 words
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Article34 1940-12-15 2 Mojl, Saturday. MR. Kcnkichi Yoshizawa, special envoy to the Netherlands Indies. la scheduled to sail to-day for Batavia r board the Nis^bo Maru. states a semiofficial Japanese announcement. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article614 1940-12-15 2 Destructive Raids On Ports, Air And U-boat Bases London, Saturday. O.A.F. bapkeN attacked build- ir>T yards at Kiel and factories and other targets at Bremen on Friday i»J£M, states an Air Ministry communique. Weather conditions were difficult. Docks and aerodromes in Holland were also bombed.614 words
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252 1940-12-15 2 London, Saturda- THE fa'-t that Germany will not be able to get any more oil from Russia is hinted in an editorial in the official Soviet newspaper Pravda. It says that in the coming year, Russia will be faced with a gigantic economic252 words
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Article84 1940-12-15 2 London, Saturday. A RRANGEMENTS have been made for the funeral service of Lord Lothian, the British Ambassador In Washington, to be held this afternoon at the Washington Cathedral, where President woodrow Wilson and other US. statesmen are buried. After cremation, the ashes will be taken to the84 words
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Article, Illustration106 1940-12-15 2 American Unit In The R.A.F This picture shows some members of a Canadian fighter squadron which is led by Squadron Lender l» K. S. Bader (centre, hands in pockets), the famous legless D.S.O. During three recent engagements pi Ms of this squadron destroyed 33 enemy106 words
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113 1940-12-15 2 Nanking, Saturday. TPHE Japanese Navy is handing over the captured warships and coastal bases to the Nanking Government under the terms of the Slno-Japanese treaty. Llukungtao Island was the scene of a ceremony yesterday when the Japanese Navy handed over nine Chinese warships113 words
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Article127 1940-12-15 2 American Warships As Convoy Escorts? Washington, Saturday. 'T*\VO proposals for aiding Britain at sea have been formulated by advocates of greater assistance, according to authoritative reports here. They will be brought to the attention of President Roosevelt next week. They are, firstly, the convoyingReuter - 127 words
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Article62 1940-12-15 2 F Ottawa, Saturday. ROM now onward all military forces in Canada are to be called the '"Canadian army" under an order-in Council passed yesterday. Thus for the first time in the history of Canada the Dominion officially has an army and the new designationReuter - 62 words
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Article74 1940-12-15 2 London, Saturday. "IT Is useless to talk about a long war unless more food Is got out of the soil of this country," declared Mr. Lloyd George in a speech at Carnarvon to-day. He stressed the necessity of a complete survey of land iv. order to ascertainReuter - 74 words
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Article145 1940-12-15 2 Indo-China Warning To Thailand Tokio, Saturday. THE conflict between Thailand and Indo-China has been intensified throughout the border region during the pa^t lew days, according to a semi-official Ji panese report from Hanoi. Expressing his Government a ilrm e'eterminat on regarding the situation, Vicc-Adm. Jean Decoux, Govern orGeneral of Indo-China,145 words
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63 1940-12-15 2 Toklo. Saturday. •THE forthcoming Franco-Japanese negotiations will be mostly economic." Mr. K. Ishii, deputy spokesman of the Government, told foreign newspaper correspondents yost. The negotiations will be started after the arrival of the French delegation, now on the way to Japan, Mr. Ishii added. The Japanese63 words
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204 1940-12-15 3 Vast Quantities Of Munitions Arms Also Seized Athens, Saturday. THE number of Italian priA soners mentioned as having been taken in Greek official communiques total 200 officers and 7,000 men, according to the spokesman of the Greek Press Ministry. This total excludesReuter - 204 words
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63 1940-12-15 3 CIGMFICAXT references are *J made in the German Press to the threatened position of the Albanian o;lflel£g. H is very noticeable that the German newspapers do not hesitate to hint that it is of the utmost imnortancr to Italy to protect this relatively small sourceBritish Wireless - 63 words
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184 1940-12-15 3 Shanghai, Saturday. THE British capture o. Sidi Barrani marks tne turn of the tide of battle, declares the American-owned Morn ng Post. The journal continues: r :ir more hurtful than the material losses to Italy is the moral effect of thisReuter - 184 words
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Article, Illustration36 1940-12-15 3 This Italian Sovla-79 bombe was brought down by the pilot a Hurricane and is now on vieu in a square at Alexandria. On left is the pilot who shot down the raider.36 words
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Article43 1940-12-15 3 Mexico City, Dec. 2. GENERAL Avila Camacho was inaugurated as President of Mexico yesterday. He pledged adhesion to PanAmerican Ideals, but announced that Mexico would build her own naval bases, thus "contributing to continental defence and maintaining dignity and sovereignty."43 words
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116 1940-12-15 3 Cairo, Saturday. A FEELING of relief coupled with j good cheer is spreading among the Egyptians in Cairo as news arrives of continued successes of the British forces in smashing i Marshal Graziani's legions in the j Western Desert. Alexandria is particularly gayReuter - 116 words
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Article38 1940-12-15 3 The Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie King, has announced that Colonel George P. Vanler. the Canadia i Minister in France, has been appointed a member of the Canadian section o! the Joint Defence Beard.38 words
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285 1940-12-15 3 London, Saturday. formations fighting on the Adriatic coast have achieved a particularly brilliant victory, according to a Greek radio broadcast reviewing the military position. It is stated the impact of the Greek attack was so strong that it carried the Greek troops nearReuter - 285 words
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Advertisement330 1940-12-15 3 \f have tfOH tried f CAHADtAH H FIUEIS^ j Make your next fish dish Canadian Sole Fillets. They have an exceptionally fine flavour and are economical, too, because there's nothing to throw away. i^ in f f „,,.1* PHONE 5376 FIVE LINES C.S. 205 A Adrt. of 81nr*Dore Cold Storage330 words
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Advertisement183 1940-12-15 4 THE MOST EXCITING ADVENTURE STORY YET! 3.i5, 6.15 &9.i5p'.r." ALHAMBRA WARNER BROS. THRILLING PRODUCTION 1 JOHN 1-kANCtS PAT GARFIELD FARMER O'BRIEN ft kjF^TA^T f m m *i m MfcSlßa v m 9M^^^ J v AW >mW M '-r 'Mr umJ At m Iv ALSO AIR -MAIL BRITISH I "PAT HE183 words
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Advertisement158 1940-12-15 4 YOU CANT KEEP A GOOD AUNT DOWN CHARLEYS (BIG HEARTED) AUNT IS STILL RUNNING PAVILION 3.15, 6.15 <Sc 9.15 mi*M I II t&i k Wii m 3 fir T H also GAUMOKT BRITISH <c UNIVERSAL NEWS. through A WINDOW IN LONDON COME AND SEE THE ASTOUNDING ADVENTURES IN THE HEART158 words
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Advertisement193 1940-12-15 4 IFESTIVE NIG HTS X'MAS EVE BALL I BOXING NIGHT DANCE j NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL TILL 2 A.M. EVERT NIGHT NOWHERE ELSE SUCH GAIETY SUCH HOMELINESS POPULAR SUNDAY NjT"^ DANCE J Q QQ HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN I High Blood Pressure Dangerous to Heart Thousands of men and women193 words
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Advertisement303 1940-12-15 4 SEASON EXTENDED OWING TO SUCCESS ITS THE SHOW THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING ABOUT! JUST GRAND FOR YOUR WEEK-END ENTERTAINxMENT! ■^ADBTAG TO-DAY U CAPITOL 3.15-6.15-9.15 U'l i— mo m»~ Columbia's Fast. Frenchy Funfest that drew 65,136 people to the STATE Theatre, Sydney, <1 urine: its 8 weeks' run! The "AWFUL TRUTH"303 words
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Article182 1940-12-15 5 Largest Buyer From America Outside Europe Washington, Nov. 29. THE Department of State disclosed to-day that it had ied export licences in October for shipment to Netherlands Indies of arms and military material valued at $fi;.S.) 11.160,000. of which $8,640,001! w«s for tanks «:nd ••rmoured car*.182 words
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Article54 1940-12-15 5 CEYLON FEDERATION Benares. Nov. 18. T^RE opinion that the people of Ceylon 1 would welcome a suggestion to come into the Federation of India when Indians have achieved freedom, was expressed by Mr. D. S. Senanyake. Minister for Agriculture, and Mr. Bandaranayake, Minister for Local SelfGovernment, at a tea party54 words
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Article125 1940-12-15 5 Death Of Old Friend Of Churchill JLfR- Winston Churchill will have heard with regret of the death of John George Howard, at Johannesburg, for it was he, when manager of the Delagoa Bay Railway, who assisted Great Britain's present Prime Minister to escape after he was made prisoner, when a125 words
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Article, Illustration57 1940-12-15 5 Acting Might Lieutenant Percival Stanley Turner, D.F.C.. who recently shot down an enemy aircraft when hU own aircraft was hit by a cannon shell which put it temporarily oat of control. On recorery, he saw and attacked a further enemy aircraft which he destroyed, afterwards bringing his own57 words
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Article90 1940-12-15 5 Air Minister's £78,816 Estate Melbourne, Dec. 4. I*HE late James Valentine Falrbairn. of Mt. Elephant. Derrlnallum, who was killed when Minister for Air in an air crash at Canberra on Aug. 13. left £78,816 in real and personal estate in Victoria. Subject to an annuity to a friend, the estate90 words
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Article80 1940-12-15 5 Soviet Claims For Its Industry London, Dec. 2. SOVIET industry has overcome the serious difficulties encountered earlier in the year as a result of the International situation, according to the Moscow newspaper, Izvestla." the official organ of the Soviet Government. During the past two months. It claims, the coal industry80 words
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Article467 1940-12-15 5 "SWEDISH FLAGS PAINTED ON HER SIDES" Perth, Dec. 2. A FIRST-HAND description has now reached Australia of the German sea raider "Narvik," which is believed to have sunk the British freighters Port Brisbane and Maimoa in the Indian Ocean. It comes from a Western Australian rating, Mr.467 words
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Article146 1940-12-15 5 London, Dec. 4. THE indiscriminate bombing and slaughter of non-combatants and the destruction of churches, convents, schools, and hospitals must stir the deepest indignation in everyone in whom lingers a trace of civilization." The Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Hinsley) says this in a message to the146 words
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Article100 1940-12-15 5 Noumea Centre For Free French /CAPTAIN Broche, of Tahiti, named by General de Gaulle as commander of the forces in New Caledonia in place of Colonel Denis, has taken up duty at Noumea. He will recruit volunteers for the de Gaulle forces. "We hope to form without delay a mixed100 words
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Article159 1940-12-15 5 London, Dec. 2. THE death occurred to-day of 1 John Ball, the noted English golfer, at the ace of 79 years. DaU was one of the great men in coif SO years ago. He won the British amateur championship eight times and was159 words
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Advertisement90 1940-12-15 5 Announcement A. FLINTER Diar.ionds, Pearls. Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires of highest quality Modern Jewellery, Double Clip Combination Brooches, Bracelets, Earrings, Rings etc., etc, set with Diamonds and Diamond Baguettes other Precious Stones Specially Ordered for Christmas New Year Wholesale Retail. Moderate Prices Inspection invited without obligation at: 6, RAFFLES PLACE,90 words
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Advertisement319 1940-12-15 5 ma l a v p n P<UUKR GIFT A Beer Mug is only one of the many attractive gifts to be found in the range of Malayan Pewterware. There is something to please everybody, so do not fail to see our display of this 100 pei cent. Malayan product when319 words
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Article1229 1940-12-15 6 Nathaniel Gubbins - Nathaniel Gubbins By "»TO cut a long story short," said 1 The Man In the Local, "I told my wife to get me the thickest underpants and vests she could buy, because you never know when you're going to get stuck in a shelter or how1,229 words
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568 1940-12-15 6 What Happened To France. By Gordon Waterfield. John Murray. Ss. (Reviewed by D. G. Osborne-Jones.) ntVE writer of this little work happens to have been Reuter's war correspondent in France during the recent invasion of that country by the German Army. Prior to this, he568 words
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Article256 1940-12-15 6 And so to Bath. By C«cil Roberts. Ilodder and Sioughton. 10s. 6d. DILLED with scorn .'or the motorists r who rush from London to Bath in three hours, Mr. Cecil Roberts decides to follow the old coach road In a leisurely manner, and In fact spends montlis256 words
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Advertisement351 1940-12-15 6 1r ASEPTIC OINTMENT The World's GREATEST HEALER mJOjjjUr Germofen* souUit-s at ''•j^B the first touch, comp mences almost instantly S^l Jto grow new skin, unites 7 H 3 tne broken ti>sue, de- \f* M featsthedangerofKermw°?h W outa7o^ fec h Uonl It 9 coolln 8 I touch on a sore inff^y"~""~]Bpi351 words
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Article, Illustration1251 1940-12-15 7 By The Onlooker WITH the departure on leave of T Mr. W. S. Ebden, the Resident Council or, Malacca loses an able official who in the thirteen months he has been here has gained a reputation for sound administrative qualities with a most creditable record of achievement,1,251 words
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Advertisement180 1940-12-15 7 m afiT-.'>ni ip ti.wm mmii r a/n I•< Bar \m Dditiaj rerfiiiib A c es^ brewery in Londou rr^r^^jdS^^^^s^^^, is enjoyed in all warm climes and tm I s P ar^> n appearance and ro ~."J~=r^B W hL 'reshing tanpr is appreciated by all. v| |H Sole Agents' Hfs^ I^9180 words
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Miscellaneous347 1940-12-15 7 CONTRACT BRIDGE TN some detective stories, the handsome x "society- burglar lets his intended vie- Ry THE FOUR ACFS tlm know just when and of what he will be y LKEj r v^VJIV /A.V>IL»O robbed. We haven't met enough burglars West opened a low spade and East's to say whether347 words
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458 1940-12-15 8 Death Of 15-Year-Old Schoolboy At Picnic MISADVENTURE VERDICT TOLLIEST and happiest of a batch of schoolboys who J went on a sea bathing picnic at Ponggol on Monday, Dec. 2 three days after school had closed for the holidays Wee Teck Choon, 15-year-old458 words
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235 1940-12-15 8 Police Appeal For Man Who Saw Fight NO response has yet been received to the police appeal for the help of a European who saw a fight in a Singapore road one night in October. The police appeal, first published on Friday, reads: On Dec. 11 the body of a235 words
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Article60 1940-12-15 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Saturday. YONG HON CHONG was charged in the police court to-day with criminal breach of trust in respect of $346 entrusted to him by many people for remittance to China. Accused claimed trial and the case was postponed for60 words
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Article106 1940-12-15 8 Dividends of four per cent, were declared at the meeting of various labourers' cooperative societies in Negri Sembilan and president.*! were elected as follows: Temiang Estate Mr. N.B. Fraser; Ulu Rantau Estate. Mr. H. Harding; Seremban Estate Mr. J. I. Warden Third Mile Estate. Mr. J. Dewar. Mr.106 words
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Article, Illustration90 1940-12-15 8 The hospitabilitv and kindness of the Greeks, who cannot see a Briton walking along the streets without cheering and shouting:, is mentioned in a letter to his father from 22-year-old N. A. Bheema Varma, who is at present in Piraeus. Varma, who is wireless operator on a ship90 words
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Article220 1940-12-15 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Saturday. 4 PRELIMINARY inquiry into a charge of murder preferred against a middle-aged Malay, Attan, who was alleged to have stabbed to death a compatriot named Sa'aban on the evening of Nov. 20 at Serom No. 3, was heard by220 words
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Article79 1940-12-15 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Temerloh, Saturday. THE death occurred on Wednesday evening at her residence at Temerloh of Tungku Asmah, daughter of the lungku Penglima Besar of Pahang the niece of the Sultan of Pahang. Deceased was about 30 years of age. The funeral79 words
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49 1940-12-15 8 '""HE Royal Australian Air Force Sergeants' 1 Msss successfully launched their first c yvsterday when some 300 guests, Ser- s and Civilians attended. Music was supUed by the band of the East Surrey Regiment vl prizes were offered for winners of spr£ unces.49 words
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43 1940-12-15 8 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Saturday. TIIE distinction of being the first to contribute to the Perak Spitfire fund falls to the Ex-Services Association of Malaya (Ipoh branch), which heads the list with a contribution of $1,000.43 words
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Article56 1940-12-15 8 In aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund and the St. John's Ambulance Association, the Seremban Amateur players, pupi's of Mrs A. K. Mullaly, of Seiemban, will present their second variety entertainment in the hall of King George Fifth School on Saturday, Dec 21. There will be a56 words
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Article41 1940-12-15 8 AS a result of conferences between the Chinese and Indian merchants in Klanjf, it has been decided to close the shops in Klang, Banting, Port Swettenham, and Kuala Selangor for a half day on Sundays, commencing from 1 p.m.41 words
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Article35 1940-12-15 8 The committee of the Y.W.OA. entertained 100 children of the Portuguese Settlement at a Christmas party at the residence of Mrs. A. H. C. Allen, president of the Y.W.C.A., at Buklt Sebukor, Malacca on Saturday.35 words
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Article35 1940-12-15 8 A marriage has been arranged tnd will take at Christ Church, Malacca, on Saturday Dec. M, between Mr. Harold scholes. of the R A. P. and Miss Eileen Wlnton, only daughter ot Mr«. Winton. Malacca.35 words
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Article40 1940-12-15 8 A Chinese who was waiting for a bus at the Junction of Keppel Road and Telok Blangah Road was taken to hospital yesterday with a sprained wrist and an injury to his thigh after being knocked down by a cyclist.40 words
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Article24 1940-12-15 8 A 14-year-old Chinese knocked down by a lorry In Geylang Road yesterday was taken to hospital with serious injuries to bis head and body.24 words
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Article92 1940-12-15 8 THE ALHAMBRA "TRAITOR SPY," which hod a midnight premiere at the Alhambra cinema is another film m the traditional melodramatic fashion that has served to populari entertainment of his type. Bruce Cabot ana Martha Labarr give competent performances. THE CATHAY A TIMELY spy story of a Nazi92 words
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Article63 1940-12-15 8 AtR passengers who passed through Singapore from Australia yesterday en route to Penan? and Rangoon were Mr. H. Pomford. Mrs. Thomns. Mr and Mrs. E. A. Lamb and Mr. E. Boyd. En route from Calcutta to Sydney werr Messrs. F. E. Harris. O. Musprave. G. O. Perm and63 words
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Article31 1940-12-15 8 Organized by the Malacca women's section, Malaya Patriotic Fund, and patronized by all communities, a very successful Christmas bazaar was held at the Malay Volunteer Headquarters at Banda Hillr on Friday.31 words
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260 1940-12-15 8 'Suspicious Circumstances Coroner INQUIRY INTO DEATH OF WATCHMAN THE prolonged hearing of a Coroner's Inquiry Into the death of Suopiah, an Indian watchman employed by McAlister and Co.. Ltd., at a godown in Robertson Quay, whose body was found floating in the Singapore River on Oct. 25. came to an260 words
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Article101 1940-12-15 8 HUNDREDS of European and Asiatic children "paid" with toys and tins of milk for admission to the [Capitol cinema yesterday to see tne film Little Accident starring Hugh Herbert and Baby Sandy, and the locally-made picture. With the Indian Army in Malaya."' These gifts101 words
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66 1940-12-15 8 'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Saturday. *THE first matter hjard before Mr. Justice Manning who assumed duties In Johore to-day, was a petition by Mr. Attavar Ycllappa for admission to pracuo° as an advocate and solicitor in Johore. The petition was allowed. Mr.66 words
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65 1940-12-15 8 VXfHEN the British Naval Attache and Mrs. L. N. Brownfield arrived In Bangkok nvm S3n<?apore they were welcomed by Luane Dhamrong 1 Nava.".nstl Momluang IVekdhip Malakul and Momluang Manit Chumsal fall of the Thai Goodwill Mission which recently visited Malaya, the Indies and Australia! and65 words
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281 1940-12-15 8 "No Indian 'Problem 'ln Malaya, Only 'Question'" 'piIF Central Indian Association of Malaya was as much representative of the Indian population in this country as the United Planting Association of Malaya of the planting interests, asserted Mr. N. Raghavan, president of the C.1.A.M., addressing a crowded -meeting at the Clerical281 words
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Advertisement845 1940-12-15 8 Restore Youthful Vigour To Glands in 24 Hours New Discovery Brings f^ Pleasures of Life to Men Who Feel Old Before ||rv Their Time JL Do you feel older than you ere? Are you fflM^^HHk^MßiJfl^F^l^^ lacking In youthful animation? Do you en- t>^^ bT*VH l» UQ, Joy the society of845 words
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Article348 1940-12-15 9 Decision Of Local Pullers Association VOW AND HORSE OCCUPATION' WITHIN a few years, Singa- pore may see the last of rickshas and ricksha-pullers if a decision made by the Singapore Ricksha-Pullers Association to abolish ricksha-pulling as a means of earning a living is carried out.348 words
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Article324 1940-12-15 9 QUEEN INSPECTS GIFTS FROM COLONIES A TELEGRAM received in Singapore from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lloyd, states that the Queen, at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, inspected a number of mobile canteens, bought with money subscribed from the Colonies, which are to324 words
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Article71 1940-12-15 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Saturday. THAT professional and commercial careers should be closed to women was the subject of a debate at the Kesri Sembllan Indian Association. The opposition consisting of Misses H. Simpson, G. Daniel and V Paul won the day. The sprakers71 words
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Article117 1940-12-15 9 Ray. John Hayter (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. 14. IT is hoped that the Rev. John C. E. Hayter, who has been appointed assistant Chap'.ain at St. Andrew's Cathtdril, Singapore, will sail for Malaya in the near future. H comes from St. Edmund's Hall. Oxford, and117 words
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Article43 1940-12-15 9 According to the parish magazine of St. Mark's Church. Seremban, news has been received that 22 -year-old Michael, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Manners, formerly of Tampin Linggi Estate, Rantau, Negrl sembllan, was killed in action in Egypt on Sept. 15.43 words
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Article131 1940-12-15 9 THE Straits Settlements police band will 1 perform In public during the week as follows, under the direction of Mr. J. C. Hitch. Monday, at K atone Park, at 5.30 p.m.; March. "Washington Gray." C. 8. Grafulla; Overture, "Crown Diamonds." Auber; Selection, "Looking Backward." Flnck: Vale, "Confidence." Robinson:131 words
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Article243 1940-12-15 9 WELL-KNOWN MEMBER OF CEYLON COMMUNITY (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Saturday. HTHK death took place here at the age of 83 of Mr. Samuel G. Lee, a member of the well-known Ceylonese family which has rendered distinguished services to the Portuguese, Dutch and early British243 words
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Article411 1940-12-15 9 Evans-Murray CAPT. N. K. Evans, Manchester Regiment, was married to Miss E'speth Murray, dau&hter of Group Captain and Mrs. C. G. Murray, of the R.A.F.. Singapore, at Tanglin Garrison Church yesterday. Capt. Evans is the son of Mrs. Evans, of Alderney. Channel Islands, and the late Brigadier General W.411 words
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112 1940-12-15 9 Chinese Fined $25 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar. Saturday. A CHINESE, Wat Soon, was produced before Mr. S. A. Baker, first magistrate, and charged with having practised dentistry when he was not licensed to do so. It was alleged that accused carried on his practice at112 words
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Advertisement99 1940-12-15 9 Wincarftis is suitable alike for the robust, the invalid and the convalescent. It. braces the whole system, imparts health .and vigour, and preserves gfjji enriches the blood, and not only restores lost _^>p- vitality but builds up new reserves of strength and vigour. As Wincarnis is an entirely natural K99 words
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Advertisement554 1940-12-15 9 p| c Pharmacy 60, Chulia Street. igjlj Enquiries ■^■^■i >■ v.-. „v...-.,w,.... Solicited Nos. 10-12, Hill Street Opposite the Telephone Office. to ease agonisingpP?; STOMACH PAIN The sufferings of this poor Indigestion ..ig stomach *cid ai one* martyr were beyond belief! "I obtained sooihes and comforts the lacerated no relief554 words
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Article971 1940-12-15 10 PVIDENCE of the desire to give tl ail possible assistance to China in her struggle against aggression, provided by the granting of loans and credits by the United States and Great Britain, has naturally been welcomed by all but the Axis partners, and it is not surprising971 words
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Article, Illustration391 1940-12-15 10 pOULD Hitler glide troops to Great Britain if he attempted invasion now? German High Command orders for enormous numbers of transparent gliders indicate it's an idea he's toying with. Noiselessness Is the surprise factor which gliders have contributed to modern warfare. Aeroplar.es can be391 words
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Article95 1940-12-15 10 Muzzled Press Danger Warning London, Deo. 1. "AN excessively cautious newspaper censorship is dangerous," said Mr. J. A. Spender, historian and publicist, in a speech yesterday. "If such caution gives the enemy a long start with false news. It may cause us a serious military disadvantage." he declared. "We may95 words
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Article105 1940-12-15 10 War May End Fox Hunting London, Dec. 1. FOX hunting may not be revived in England after the war. Most of the famous hunts are practically at a standstill. Horses have been sold and stables closed. Many well-known kennels have only a few hounds left. The others have been destroyed.105 words
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Article103 1940-12-15 10 LEADING -Aircraftman Tom See. first Chinese to enlist in the R.A.A.F.. was entertained in Sydney recently at a luncheon. He !s Australian -born, of Chinee parents. His parents, Mr. and Mrr, C W. See, of Vaucluse, have lived in Australia more than 50 years. Leading-Aircraftman See103 words
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Advertisement427 1940-12-15 10 H We have a wide n range of tuit n|* lengths WAIN SHIELL'S Bfn In Silk and Wrol ft] Also AMERICAN *H Rr| SHARKSKIN pKU'I In various colour* TRY OCR TAILORING We only solicit your trial order.' MIEN CHONG Spores most up-to-date Tailor 34 Coltman St. Pbone 4816 PHONE 4310427 words
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Advertisement119 1940-12-15 10 THE NEW WORLD CABARET TO-DAY TIFFIN DANCE 1.30 to 4.30 p.m. Admission FREE. TO-NIGHT 930 TO MIDNIGHT Admission 25 cts. PIANO TUNING REPAIRS REMOVALS. HI RE E. CHARLES. Pbone 2902—50 Orchard Rd. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PRO VI O ES TR 0 U BLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL119 words
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Advertisement153 1940-12-15 10 Mr. Can is forgot my papers and had to go back!" 3TAV|fIS vSCST Mr, Can: "It's forgetting your Eno that makes you so slack!" If you awake liverish and »NO s Jrrr f>eavy-«yed, it it a sure sign teca Us I ♦hat your system is out of P|ijq order. Take153 words
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Miscellaneous11 1940-12-15 10 She Huiulij} 9Knn« EDITORIAL, MANAGERIAL .SND ADVERTISING OFFICE: Cecil Street, Singapore.11 words
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Article174 1940-12-15 11 £45,000 Realized LESS THAN HALF OF NORMAL VALUE London, Dec. 3. PIE most important thoroughbred bloodstock sale fur many years was held to-day, when more than 80 horses belonging to the rM.tte of the late Sir Abe Bailey were ofl'cred at auction at Newmarket. The total174 words
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143 1940-12-15 11 Hollywood. THE strip-tease striker stood outside Universal Studios recently and took off all her clothes except a lace brassiere and scanties. She Is Greta Roan, a blonde Austrian actress. She was staging the strike as a protest against tbe cutting out of her part In143 words
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432 1940-12-15 11 FIRST of England's child refugees in America to get a good chance in the talkies is 12-year-old Roddy McDowall, who crossed the Atlantic amid bombings on the Scythia. Roddy has been assigned the leading role of Huw in the picture, "How Green Was Mr432 words
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39 1940-12-15 11 London, Dec. 2. 'THE favourite bandmaster of ex- Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany is dead. He was Colonel Fritp Brase, Germanborn director of the Irish Army School of Music since 1923. Colonel Brase died in Dublin.39 words
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Article, Illustration122 1940-12-15 11 The King's Comment On Left-Handed Soldier 117 HEN the King inspected an infantry brigade in training at the Aldershot Command he noticed that one man used his rifle lefthanded. Is this usual the King asked. An officer said that they usually tried to convert left-handed men to th* right-handed use122 words
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Article179 1940-12-15 11 New Delhi, Nov. 20. •T*HE Defence Secretary, India, informed Raja Yuveraj Dutta Singh in the Ce^trnl Assembly, that there Hen- now 51 Indian Air Force pilots on active service. Two service training schools had been established in India for the training of Indian Air Force179 words
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Article172 1940-12-15 11 Canberra, Dec. 3. WAR Cabinet has approved the erection of a new naval depot on a 40-acre site at Sydney, at an estimated cost of 290.000. This was announced tonight by the Minister for the Interior (Senator Foil). The Minister for the Navy 'Mr.172 words
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Article44 1940-12-15 11 Wardhaganj, Nov. 19. WR. Arthur Moore. Editor of The "•Statesman, after arrival last night, drove to Sewagram, where, it is understood, he interviewed Mahatma Gandhi this morning. It is believed, he discussed the present situation and also the Press regulations.44 words
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Advertisement145 1940-12-15 11 _kS Vfc_j/) A A_l W^ IB K^^'/X > J _C_i v U f is~'^W^S\l i £_> J L^~» WHAT BETTER PRESENT? Every gift of a War Savings Certificate is a lasting reminder of the goodwill and friendship of the giver towards the recipient. Every dollar invested in the purchase of145 words
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Advertisement253 1940-12-15 11 s .'f t m C_f >__fi V^^^^^^_______H____________B__> _r xr\'l 1 _^____H___J__*_i____H __L_L^_LLi-L-^_-_xA_fl_ Examine these models simple, compact, versatile. Packed with new features. KODAK VICILAHT— #j^ J^\ has /4.5 lens, five-speed Kodomatic Mm Shutter. Shutter-release on body to minimise camera movement. Two jbJJHB Rfofi_\ view-finders. Takes pictures 31 x2J I Irow253 words
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Article610 1940-12-15 12 Investment Demand For Tins And Prices Rise Singapore, Saturday. TTHE features of the past week's markets were the large investment demand for some tin shares which have generally remained steady with some rises in prices; the steadiness and broadening demand for rubber shares; the continued buying610 words
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1341 1940-12-15 12 SATURDAY. DEC. 14. 1940: 12.30 P.!VL MINLNG outer* Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 3s 4'-,a 3s 9a Austral Amal (ss) 6s 6d 7s Austral Mala; <£) >3s 6o 35s So Ayer Hitam (ss) 19s 21s Ayer Weng ($1) .70 .75 Eingnn rtn (£1 15s 16s Batu1,341 words
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Article82 1940-12-15 12 Saturday. Dee. 14, noon. Bayers 4*Hen Price* Prlf*» No. IX K.S.S (Spot loose) 38% 38% No. IX R.S.S. f.o.j. U> cases December 39 39^ OJF A.Q. R.S.S. r.o.b. In hale* December U¥ t 39 F.A.Q. R.S.S. o.b. 'n Dales December 38 3894 FUTURE QUOTATIONS No.82 words
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Article121 1940-12-15 12 Singapore. Dec. 14, noon Buyers Sellers Gambler S 7.79 Hamburg Cube 513.00 Java Cube ***** Pepuet White Muntok $16.00 White 51».50 Black 6.50 COBro Mixed $2.15 Sun Dried $2.40 Saoc Flour No I Lingga $4.50 $4.50 Fair $4.50 Sarawak $4.50 /etotonf, Palembong $14.00 Banja $12.50 Sarawak $14.00121 words
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Article271 1940-12-15 12 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Books Oomp*ny DtYidend Clom TIM Batu Selangor 5% Mo. 23 18 Burma Malay 6d. No. 25 Dec. 18 Hong Patt 7% Int. Dec 1 Jelapang 113 No. 15 Dec 11 Katu 6d. No. 26 is. bonus Dec. 9 Kramat Pulal271 words
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Advertisement607 1940-12-15 12 THE RULES OF HEALTH are few and simple ti ff^bßsjMflN m jfl YjJ tr\ A*j Xl(l irrv v Hrj Andrews gives you complete Inner Cleanliness. \T7M Andrews is far more than a laxative. It cleans M the system through and through, makes you feel j alive and alert, invigorated from607 words
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Advertisement85 1940-12-15 12 HH^BP^^^^m Sir Finer, Richer! I j. f IVE ioi,. iamily and yourself the pleasure (hST m That's what you gei In BtrwUlLt- 1 M rfr/ I Chase Sanborn Coffee W/r^ijVl*wKsff v J Made from the world'? «/|^^2s^3jZ»tsr I choice coffees, it's friendly «3?«^ flavoured delicious f I jML I Coffee85 words
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211 1940-12-15 13 R. A. Thompson - Requirements For The Right Of Sight R. A. Thompson, (By Dr. of Ocular Science) HERE are ten requirements for the right of sight: 1. Drops administered at birth of every "hild. 2. The eyes of all children regularly and periodically examined and tested. 3. Corrective glasses scientifically prescribed and treatments211 words
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Article2099 1940-12-15 13 R. H. Naylor - R. H. Naylor By TO-DAY. DEC. 11 For most of us: Congenial Sabbath fot churchgoers, not so good for the rest of u»; vague atmosphere of uncertainty over' shadows the day. Put business trorrtel wide, act out and enjoy yourself. For luck to-day voear or use:2,099 words
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Article493 1940-12-15 13 HERE, grouped according to month of birth (irrespective of year), is a statement of probabilities to be expected this week. JANUARY (Dec 21— Jan. 1»> Friends dominate the week, for the time being the personal rather than the business side of life has your attention. Indecision493 words
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Advertisement595 1940-12-15 13 tv i Eaten Up with RHEUMATISM Basfe&clie headache 'l/|S|^ ■xi ■>•«. fjji CIRCLES yywfijJL Now Fit as a Fiddle, LnoereyesJ^lPw Thanks to Cystex r V> NURSE AT LAST FIKDS A MEDICINE NERVOUSNESS/: I TO END HER CHRONIC RHEUMATISM CAS fc-ELOATINC Vcr people h»v# tlie »<J »nt»gc* of a. Nu.» In595 words
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Advertisement657 1940-12-15 13 YOUR LEISURE IS WORTH MONEY If You Lean To Write Short Stories At Home Magazines and Periodicals U'e world ovet pay handsomely for short stories either founded on fact or pure fiction. In your own home, by the Pitman's Short Story Writing Course, which is written by famous authors, you657 words
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Article, Illustration715 1940-12-15 14 Keeping Your Grooming In Its Original State Of Perfection Max Factor's Advice J^ANY women who conscientiously strive and succeed in CREATING perfections in the details of their make-up and coiffure very often fail to KEEP these perfections established for any appreciable length of time. All of us have observed instances715 words
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Advertisement197 1940-12-15 14 ■f^^— <<f rr v UMtf* I'"*1 No Christmas present will be more appreciated than the gift of a course of Elizabeth Arden Salon Treatments. Make enquiries at the Salon about this delightful way of solving the gift problem. (air-conditioned) MAYNARD'S Battery Road. A DAILY TUB THATjOT INVIGORATES will give you197 words
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Advertisement789 1940-12-15 14 X 3=z PEKING CARPETS. STRAW MATTING CAMPHOR CHESTS. CURIOS, JADE TREES. JEWELLRY. JADE iVORY CARVINGS ALL AT TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICES NEW SHIPMENTS OF PEKING CARPETS AND STRAW MATTING ARRIVED YOUR INSPECTION IS CORDIALLY INVITED. WE CLOSE ON SUNDAY THE PEKING CO. 81, HIGH STREET, SPORE. Asthma Agony Curbed in 10789 words
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Article117 1940-12-15 15 SIEVES are useful things when cooking, yet they are not in gen- eral use. Some people, for instance,^ find them useful with potatoes.Their method is to boil well-washed, cut-up, but unpeeled, potatoes. Then they use the sieve for draining the potatoes, and they also mash them117 words
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Article73 1940-12-15 15 3 tablespoons bacon fat 4 firm bananas (halved) 1 tablespoon lemon juice tablespoon salt y 8 teaspoon celery salt Heat fat in a frying pan. Add bananas and cook about five minutes or until well browned on all sides. (Turn them carefully with a spatula and fork to73 words
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Article, Illustration565 1940-12-15 15 Supple Headgear Is As Popular As Ever CUPPLE headgear is as popular as ever. Turbans are still being worn some with a new and individual twist. Pixie hoods will be worn again in the cold weather. So will lined bonnets made from oilskin. Knitted helmets with scarfends are new modes565 words
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Article, Illustration72 1940-12-15 15 JUNE Prelsser wearing a heavy •'silk crepe flowered print, accompanied by navy blue accessories. Her dress Is cne piece with narrow belt which loops through a duet of shirred pockets at the waistline. The neckline is high, cut on a square. A large navy felt turnedup Breton with72 words
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Advertisement243 1940-12-15 15 jm mZ&Jmk loveliness Shampoo makn >^p bair demn healthy, radiantly lurdy. Xj* Setting*, too, we FT wonderfully ewy V for Amami makes fur hair really Vg~w Mnatcrtlc ~^^>y ■MWETTU..JI*. I FRIDAY NIGHT IS AMAMI NIGHT 1? nbk to obtain Amami, write to A. T. GiDcapM. Arcade HuiULng., Raffle* Square. P.O.243 words
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Advertisement85 1940-12-15 15 JjP^mi sight Men detest greasy painted lips... but thrill to the rosy softness Tangce gives. Orange in the stick, Tangee can't paint. Instead its magic Color Change Principle intensifies your individual coloring .becomes a part of your lips, not a greasy coating. Stroke it on a second time and the85 words
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Advertisement509 1940-12-15 15 Dirt in o Scratch may be SEPTIC It is never safe to let even a pin will end. Limbs and Jives are prick go without applying an endangered, as the newspaper antiseptic to kill any septic columns so often show. The germs which may have been handiest and most effective509 words
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Advertisement291 1940-12-15 16 N<». 77 S«t I la atuaeli»» 'a^^SS i^ coloured bygicnio ■moulded /4V"^^^^^T'Jlliißa^Bi^^s^-». cm«, contain* two pieoa CiUrtU razor, threa Hlua /B I^iir^*^ No. *4 Sat CompriM* a (.ill.uo rasor, Uirea Ulna W^mJHNhH Mb Gilletta blndet to plat«d •heath, the whale contained colourful leatherettaeovrrrd oirtal ea»e, of tha popular pookrt-editioD tjrpa.291 words
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Advertisement239 1940-12-15 16 IT PAYS TO APPETISE WITH HP SAUCE Hj^^^j A" m <" »"J fuh diahc*, mm %tk I •oupitndsimlwichntMta D[Vk l infinitely nicer with hula IIP Sauce. Thia /^S^^^^f^^P^fc, unique blenJ of AVL^^kjSS- 58 a^Ln l' ru 't», «pi c« an 4 _flaa^B^^KS*^^^aiaP malt vinegar Foot Itch Healed in 3 Days239 words
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Miscellaneous2446 1940-12-15 16 Wireless Programmes TO-DAY EMPIRE STATION NIROM CIMrADADC OSB 951 mr/I (XI 55 n0L); GSC 9M me/i YDB 15 3 nc/> (19.61 m.>; TDC 15.15 bm/I fIMNVAIPUKIS (31.M m.>; GBD 11.75 mc/s <*5.53 m.); CSE (19 g« m.) PLP ***** mc/» <n.27 m.); PMN •rm nunr/i I 225 m.l 11 w2,446 words
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719 1940-12-15 17 i By Our Badmunon Correspondent) THE cllir.al badmUiton season in Singapore will be brought to a close in a matter of three weeks or so, ai.d as is usual in previous "nny matter j crop up that result in ii not inly by Urn members719 words
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Article1772 1940-12-15 17 " Doc - "Doc. By DOXINti ..ill bf amply catered for when the ;emi-flnal and final of th> Middlesex Cup take place. At the Commas a lyrr.iiasiun on Monday the Gordons meet thr I >>yuls, aiid the winners meet the holders, the lesters. in the final. The last minute :;cratchir.R1,772 words
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Article, Illustration85 1940-12-15 17 Photograph taken at the seventh anniversary celebration of the Playfair B.P. Rack (from left) Kwek Choon Hian. Paul Lim, Lini l.ian lien;, Chua Cher Yong, Yap Thian Hock, Chan Siew ('hone, Lim Kirn Chwee, fang Eng Guan, Johnny Tay and Ec Thian Sianp. Middle Wee Kirn Wee. Chan Siew Lee,85 words
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493 1940-12-15 17 OPEN BADMINTON TITLE WON BY 'JUNIORS *T*HE biggest badminton surprise of the season was provided by Ahmad Mattar and Chia Chin Soon (Eclipse 8.P.) who after winning the junior doubles title a short while ago went on to clinch the open doubles title, defeating the Marieold pair. Tan (.'hong Tee493 words
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Article385 1940-12-15 17 IN the Sc-Ungor junior badminton interteam singles lian Hwa accounted Xor the Sprlngvale Reserves by four games to one. and Springvalc Juniors beat the Postal Union. With their players turning up in full force, I Jan Hwa's supporters were apparently confident of their side collecting the maximum385 words
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Article612 1940-12-15 17 BADMINTON LEAGUE FOR ESTATES (By Our Perak Correspondent.) THE badminton championships of Sitiawan 1 and Dindings will begin shortly and, it Is understood, a record number of entries have been received. Teluk Alison Is taking the initiative in forming competitions for the staffs of large estates in that district. The612 words
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Article44 1940-12-15 17 At the first annua! general meeting of the Jolly Youngsters B.P. the following were elected office-bearers: Provident, G. Murugaya; vice-president. C.R. Krishnan: hon. secretary. P. Nagappan (re-elected); treasurer, M. Allauodin; captain. R. Ilajagopal (re-elscted); vice-captain. Choo Kwong Leong; committee, V. Narayanasamy.44 words
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Advertisement390 1940-12-15 17 NEW LIFE B.P. The New Life B.P. will hold a social function to celebrate its third anniversary in tbe form of a dinner-party at the Great World Restaurant on Saturday. Dec. 21, at 7.30 p.m. DANCE HOSTESS NEARLY ,rf^^ LOSES HER POPULARITY f "^Ttiv.Mt. |/this cabaret prides n~~ WW*JB>TTM I390 words
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Advertisement513 1940-12-15 17 Gelling Up Nights Makes You Old Before Your Time According to statistics. 65 out of everr 100 men cooncr or later are started on th#' road to premature old ago by prustato gland trouble. One of tho oommono: sj-mptoms of this dangerous and mysterious :"l iiilmont is the necessity of513 words
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Article1829 1940-12-15 18 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. PIE opening event of the third and final day of the Selangor Turf Club's winter race nmeting was run in a drizzle. Mcc paid a win dividend of $147 in the fourth race. Race 1 Horse*. CUm1,829 words
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Article139 1940-12-15 18 THE following will represent the Singapore Colts In the following hockey games: On Wednesday against the Junior Civil Serrice at Tessensohn Road: W. Gray; M. Modder. H. Humphries: N. Armstrong. D. De Crus. L. Estrop (c«pt.); E. Jayakoddy, A. Kerr. J. Tralll. O. O'Hara. M. Tralll. Reserver: M.139 words
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773 1940-12-15 18 Unbeaten Rugby Sides Meet, Result A Draw A DRAW was a very fair indication of the relative strengths of the two teams, the Army Wanderers and the Royal Air Force, the Blues, when these two unbeaten sides in the series of matches arranged by the Malayan Rugby Union met at773 words
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Article124 1940-12-15 18 O HOW ING marked superiority In the forward line, the Police hockey team beat the Gordons by five goals to nil In a keenly-contested game at the Depot yesterday. The winners had to thank H. Singh and Cavalho for their victory. H. Singh scored the124 words
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Article18 1940-12-15 18 The Indian General Hospital drew two-all with the Indian Army Ordnance Corps In a hockey match played yesterday.18 words
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Advertisement624 1940-12-15 18 YOU WON'T HAVE fiOUT if Gout is due to a blood condition. If you have a tendency to acidity you are liable to it. There are var» tons causes. Unbalanced diet. Pott* onrd trrth. These upset the digea* tion. The liver and kidneys get out of order. Gout occurs. There624 words
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Advertisement459 1940-12-15 18 ALL OUR YESTERDAYS Good party last night, wasn't It so dugustmgly cheerful ami bright this morning." Er— yes I suppose so. Somehow I don't seem to renZmber thing, very know, it must be very exasperattUarly. Vve got a va?ue recollection of in R; A mrd.c.ne man warned me xo somebody459 words
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151 1940-12-15 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. MALACCA selectors are having a try-out on Monday of a "Probables" team for the meeting with Singapore In the State hockey fixture at Singapore on Dec. 21, when the Malacca XI will play a strong team drawn from the151 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-12-15 19 TAN KEE FAH Negri Sembilan State footballer. Plays rugger for the All Blues and is a good club hockey player.20 words
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Article25 1940-12-15 19 Brooke's XI (practically the Selangor State hocicey side) will play against a Services side on the Indian Association ground at 5 p.m. to-day.25 words
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Article15 1940-12-15 19 British Army officers are meeting the R.A.F. officers on the AP.C. ground at Paya Lebar.15 words
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Article181 1940-12-15 19 THE Navy turned the tables on the 1 Royal Australian Air Force at rugger yesterday at the Naval Base beating them by nine points (three tries) to three points (a try). The R.AP. were without several of their first team players. In earlier matches against181 words
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Article99 1940-12-15 19 THE following have been invited to play soccer for Chung Wan against the Post Office Club at Farrer Park to-day. Lee Pa* Tong, Oon Yoon Sin: Boon Soon San, Chan Ah Bah, Chan Slew Moon, Chua Hock Guan Choo Seng Chye; Lee Hong Siew, Van Wtnc Fong,99 words
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Article61 1940-12-15 19 IV^RS. GARDEN, with a total with handicap of 103.05, won the Singapore Women's Rifle Association December spoon shoot, while Mrs. Hutchings. with a total with handicap of 102.82, was second. Mrs. Garden scored 25 points at 300 yards range, 23 at 200 and 34 at 100. Mrs.61 words
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Article60 1940-12-15 19 THE women's doubles lawn tennis final of the Y.W.C.A. Sports Club was played between Miss N. Chia and Mrs. Koh and Mrs. N. S. Hogan and Mrs. D. Marshall, and, after a hard fought game, which ran into three sets, 6 4, 3—6, 6—l, the mntch was60 words
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61 1940-12-15 19 New York, Saturday. I£EN Overlin easily retained the world middleweight boxing championship by outpointing the youthful challenger, Steve Belloise, in a 15-round contest at Madison Square Gaiden. Experienced Overlin sapped his opponent's strength with a forceful body attack, while Belloise foolishly elected to wait forReuter - 61 words
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Article185 1940-12-15 19 ■THE following ha»e been selected to play hockey for the V.M.C.A. to. S.B.C. on Ue Alison Road ground on Monday at 5.10 p.m.: Wee Alk Chan, Lee Fong Llm. J. Sanderson, A. C. Edgar, a. L. Day. Gch Chin Ohye. Low Huck Van. Oan Kee Tian. I. B.185 words
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246 1940-12-15 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Muar, Saturday. niSPLAYING better combination the soccer team of the Malacca Indians beat the Muar Indians by three goals to nil when the sides met in their annual match played at the Muar Club padang yesterday. The Malacca Indians were full246 words
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Article, Illustration589 1940-12-15 19 SINGAPORE BEAT SELANGOR AT HOCKEY IN a came of thrills and disap> pointments, with the thrills just able to compensate for the general scrappiness of play, Singapore beat Selangor by four goals to one at hockey on the padang yesterday. Despite the fact that they netted the ball four times589 words
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Advertisement185 1940-12-15 19 \m\ I /^**XjM^^'^ THE BRISTOL BLENHEIM M^^lj^fifgs;M Despite all the constructional efforts of our <:^Stt^^^ fifSWk enemies. The Bristol Blenheim is still the L VU fastest bomber of its type, in service in the vS SW world. This all-metal cantilever mono- S^ W=§k. plane, fitted with two "BRISTOL" Mercury *i185 words
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Advertisement129 1940-12-15 19 f Spratt's mobilize their forces ..in the East! Thousands of dogs in the East, as well as in the Old Country, depend upon their favourite Biscuit Food for health and happiness thousands of dogs who must have their daily Spratt's. Spratt's are in action to meet the demand. There are129 words
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Advertisement535 1940-12-15 19 vjUffljrj BATTERIES ensure ecv..omy> Hfcj^Bjaj^F n-i satisfaction' TRADE MARK AKD YOU CURB THATCOVGH Phlegm 15 the cause of brejilnng difficulties, ehesuness, coughs, and oiher bronchial Jisorders Tussipe-.! hnngs r.ipid relief li loosen? the phlegm and j'.sisu in the process of expectoration Confining no dangerous drugs v will mx cause psiric535 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-12-15 20 Mr. Anthony Eden. Secretary of State for War. recently visited the Western Command. In the picture he Is inspecting the cookhouse of the North nmbrrUnd Fusiliers.29 words
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Article94 1940-12-15 20 Chungking. RICH oil wells have been discovered in western Kansu and they are now in full operation, it was officially revealed. These wells. It Is added, will pro bably yield 80 million gallons a year for at least a century. The wells are located outside the historic94 words
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Article254 1940-12-15 20 Alexandria, Dec. 2. r\S an Australian destroyer, forming part of a convoy escor in the Mediterranean, I have just witnessed a sudden attack by two Italian torpedohorn bo i planes, writes lan Fitchett, Sydney Sun war correspondent in the Middle East. It was -i minute of terrific254 words
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396 1940-12-15 20 the sound reached us. showed that the leading ship had opened fire at extreme range. Shrapnel puffs and splashes on the horizon near the bombers revealed good shooting, and the planes moved warily around on our &Jde. manoeuvring for position. By this time all396 words
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Article175 1940-12-15 20 Ernakulam, Nov. 21. HTHE Cochin Legislative Council carried to-day by 28 against 7 votes Mrs. Thankamma N. Menon's Child Marriage Restraint Bill. Tbe Bill seeks to prohibit marriages of boys below 18 years ot age and of girls below 14. The oppositionists expressed regret 'hat175 words
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97 1940-12-15 20 Tokio. •"HHE Finance Ministry has approved the Foreign Office's request for V. 150,000 for e'evation of the Japanese Legation in Thailand to the status of an Embassy. Among other Foreign Office projects approved by the Finance Ministry for the budget was V.50,000 for establishment of97 words
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Article26 1940-12-15 20 A Swedish aeroplane forced down an unarmed German machine at LJungbyhed aerodrome. In South Sweden. The crew of four were taken Into custody.26 words
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Article, Illustration31 1940-12-15 20 Splinters," mascot ot m British warship. H.M.S. Kelvin, is weU known for his antics ana is I und in many unlikely places. Hire he la on the ship* beU.31 words
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Article20 1940-12-15 20 "That was a very short air raid wasn't it?" Yes —hardly worth putting my teeth in for."20 words
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132 1940-12-15 20 Dutch Journalist Shot On Thai-Indo-China Border Hanoi, Dec. 4. MR. Hubert Hermans, 32, the Dutch correspondent of the Netherland Indies newspaper Soerabaiasch Handelsblad was killed to-day while sitting in the guardhouse at Poipet, on the Thai-Indo-China border. It is believed, reports United Pres3, that a sniper fired the single bullet132 words
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77 1940-12-15 20 Stork's Message Of Nazi Oppression In Holland London. Dec. 3. A DEAD stork, found on a farm in North Transvaal, had a tapesewn to its leg bearing a message from Holland to South Africa, says The Times correspondent at Johannesburg. The message read: "To our South African brothers. We, the77 words
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Article28 1940-12-15 20 It Is announced from Vichy that on account of the scarcity of coal in unoccupied France the already reduced passenger train services will be further curtailed.28 words
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196 1940-12-15 20 NO COSMETICS OR CORSETS FOR RUMANIAN ARMY GENERAL Antonescu. the new dictator of Rumania, has issued a confidential order to all army corps commanders, instructing them to take stern disciplinary steps at once to see that in future officers do not: Wear corsets; Use beauty preparations of cosmetics. He makes196 words
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Article292 1940-12-15 20 •pHK lonely, fear-filled life of tbe Japanese puppet leader in China, Wang Ching-wel, was described by the Consul-General for China, Dr. Pao. in an address to the China Society in Sydney. Loyal and useful Chinese hate Wan? Chlng-wei for his treason to his counI try,"292 words
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Article73 1940-12-15 20 London, Nov. 29. CHRISTMAS celebrations will be heir* in London's alr-rald shelters. The Daily Telegraph says that arrangements, sponsored by the Government, have been made for the preparation of Christmas fare In communal kitchens, and Its transport to th? shelters in vans. Carols, community singing, and73 words
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Article40 1940-12-15 20 ORINCESS Chi Chen-feng, the flght- ing Mongolian amazon of the Urlat Front Banner In West Sulyuan, has been highly commended by General Chu Chao-llang. Commander of the Chinese Forces in the North-west, for leading Mongolians against the Japanese.40 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-12-15 20 An impressive funeral service took place when brother officers attended the last departure for sea of Captain J. G. Blckford, D.5.0., R.N, who was killed in H.MS. Expies*.32 words
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