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1941-06-02
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Title Section38 1941-06-02 1 FINAL EDTN The Straits Times (ESTABLISHED NEARLY 4 CEMTURTI MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 12 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1941 PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 12 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1941 PRICE 5 CLiNTA38 words
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Advertisement317 1941-06-02 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N CO. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE. The beat poMrible aerriees are being maintained by the P. A O. s. N. Co., front the Straits to their usual ports of eall In China, India,317 words
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Advertisement249 1941-06-02 3 (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America to Europe via America and Round Toon In the raciflc quoted In r.S. on application. To California from the Orient rla Honolulu lea Manila lea H'kong nut. KAMAKURA MARU June249 words
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Advertisement493 1941-06-02 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 Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)493 words
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Advertisement398 1941-06-02 3 RAFFLES HOTEL To-night DINNER DA NCE (iit-n.ii) B to miught iSS, BUSTER MAGGIE DINNER S3.— ton-diners Sl.oo. Saturday LUNCH IN THE BALLROOM GRILL SPECIAL ORCHESTRAL COICEJU by RAFFLES ORCHESTRA Saturday Night— The 2nd Of The "3 Great Causes" I'nder the Distinguished ratrontige of SIR SHENTON LADY THOMAS ST. ANDREW'S MISSION398 words
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268 1941-06-02 4 Tokio's Commitments Will Prevent Any Major Move In Pacific' JAPAN'S summer offensive J declares the official Chung News. Chungking, June 1. in China has failed miserably, king newspaper, Central Daily In southern Shansi alone the Japanese have suffered 40,000 casualties, it announces, and268 words
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Article360 1941-06-02 4 Extrality Rights In China Will Be Relinquished By U.S. After War Washington, June 1. THE Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, announced yesterday that the United States would move for the relinquishment of special extraterritorial rights in China when peace Is restored there, says United Press. The Government published lettersReuter - 360 words
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40 1941-06-02 4 Washington, May 31. the Federal Maritime Commissior 1 states it is possible that more ships will be requisitioned but that it is against the Commission's policy to announce the names m advance.— United Press.40 words
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Article143 1941-06-02 4 Buenos Aires, June 1. CERIOUS Incidents of assaults on Britons and pro-British sympa- thizers In Buenos Aires have occurred n the last few days. Many people here wear the badge of "Briton* and Sympathisers Fellowship" and they have been subjected to annoyance m the streetReuter - 143 words
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Article58 1941-06-02 4 Montevideo, June 1. A CROWD of students "lemonsti ated against the pro-Nazi newspaper Liber. ad, burning a number of copies of that Journal. Other crowds tried to destroy the flowers the new Italian Minister placed on Friday on the monument to Uruguayan independence but were prevented byReuter - 58 words
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Article83 1941-06-02 4 Shanghai, June 1. T/HK establishment of a Chines* consulategenera] In Hong Kong has been agreed to by the British Government after discussions with Dr. Quo Tml-ehl before he left London, according to the local rrhtn^ff Press. It Is added that Dr Quo Tal-chi win resumeReuter - 83 words
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Article185 1941-06-02 4 ALL markets m Singapore and London are closed to-day. Quotations, prices and other commercial news will appear m this page as usual to-morrow. Grain Elevators Razed In Fire Jersey City, June 1. IN armed watch has been set on ports, factories r.nd docks along the Hudson River followingReuter - 185 words
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Article73 1941-06-02 4 London, June 1. AN important declaration made by the Prudent of Mexico stating Mexico's attitude should the United States enter the war is quoted in an American broadcast. The President of Mexico said that Mexican support vould be given to the United States becauseReuter - 73 words
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60 1941-06-02 4 London, June 1. THE Bolivian Navy Mln-stry has de- cided to take over tbe Capronl works m Bolivia, according to a dispatch from La Pax to the Vichy news asency. The message states that the action was taken under the expropriation laws and that m futureReuter - 60 words
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Article95 1941-06-02 4 Shanghai, June 1. A SINO- BURMESE company capitalised at MO.OOO ptastres 1* bcln« formed In Rangoon by tbe Bank of China, the (Maw Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Native Good. Emporium wtth new to promoting sale* of Chinese manufactured produett m Burma, •coordlng toReuter - 95 words
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Article94 1941-06-02 4 Washington. June 1. AN official budget furecast Usued yesterday predicts Pwferai spending totalling $23,169,000,000 during the f rthnxnlng flacil yi ar starting July 1. Tbe estimate Included 515.50 C.000.000 for defence, which would represent an Increase of $4,689,000,000, compared with the January estimate and brings the94 words
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Article58 1941-06-02 4 London, Juno.l rIE meat ration In France for the month of June has been fixed at 250 grammes per month, according to an official Vichy broadcast. This is Just over half-pound and Is approximately the same as can be bought m Britain, where the ration isReuter - 58 words
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Article189 1941-06-02 4 Belief Of Newspapers In Turkey Ankara, June 1. DRESIDENT ROOSEVELTS speech Is still the main theme of the Turkish Press. Earlier disappointment aroused by it has disappeared as its implications are decidedly that she can no longer remain out of the war. The soeechReuter - 189 words
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85 1941-06-02 4 Hyde Park, June 1. PRESIDENT Roosevelt held a lengthy consultation by telephone yestercay with Mr. John Wlnant, the Am bassador to Britain who is now back m Washington. It has been arranged for Mr. Wlnant to confer with Mr. Roosevelt on Tuesday as soon85 words
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49 1941-06-02 4 Shanghai, June 1 THX purchasing power of the Jocal dollar reached a new all-time low m May according to latest statistics l»urd by thr Shanghai Municipal Council, which reveal that compared with 193« the Shanghai dollar is now worth only 124s cents— ReuterReuter - 49 words
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455 1941-06-02 4 CLOTHES RATIONING WILL AFFECT STYLES HABITS London, June 1. «T KNOW that every one m these X islands is prepared to undergo inconveniences and hardships If they are convinced of two things, namely, that it is necessary and that it is fair. I want to assure you that the rationingReuter - 455 words
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1155 1941-06-02 6 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JUNE Z, 1941. (639th. Day Of The War.) In The Shadows It is sometimes said, by way of 1 illustration of the old adage to the t effect that there is some element of good in the worst that happens to us, that war brings1,155 words
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London Letter By Cable
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1461 1941-06-02 6 BOMBER TOMMY GUN SUPREME IN CRETE But Heroic Allied Forces Have Won Valuable Time From Our Own Correspondent London, June 1. THE sharpest anxiety over the situation in Crete is being expressed in all quarters, although it is widely realized that a German conquest of the island would not decisively1,461 words
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Letter94 1941-06-02 6 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I happened this morning to come upon a passage in a certain old book written many years ago, which seems, curiously enough, to be quite appropriate Just now! I hope you will find some space ror it. And thank you Woe94 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter584 1941-06-02 6 Some Things For Which We Should Be Thankful To the Edi'or of the Straits Times Sir,— Herewith an idea for rjublication if you can find space for it. One of the great facts of the present time, which is or should be full of inspiration for us all.584 words
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Letter365 1941-06-02 6 This War Is A Bit Of A Ramp! To the Kdi or of the Straits Times Mr As your reader "An Investigator" v.ishes to knov.- the reason why the war started. I wish to give the :ollo"ins by Hindu Astrology and E\e WIUMM and hc->e my Iniied365 words
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Advertisement170 1941-06-02 6 C. I C.i\niri It winds iUelf! The specially protected niechAnism of this watch enables It to be carried loose In pocket or handbag. When open, it also becomes a miniature clock for the desk cr dressing table. Englne-tumnd sliver, er.amtl cr leather rovrrcd ca-e. iiet your FOOTBALL CRICKET Requ irements170 words
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Advertisement54 1941-06-02 6 THE MAD DOG OF EUROPE by Albert Nesor. It Is a book about Germany which combines a stirring personal story with a clear, concise history ot the factual events surrounding: Hitler's rise to Power. Price (4.50 POST FREE. G. 11. KIAT CO., LTD., 6-8 Robinson Road Singapore. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing54 words
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179 1941-06-02 7 R.A.F. 's Big Part in Safe Evacuation PATROLS BEAT OFF FIERCE GERMAN AIR ATTACKS Fighting On Island Is Still Continuing A SENIOR R.A.F. officer m Cairo stated last night that the German plane' losses m Crete have run into hundreds, reports Reuter. London179 words
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538 1941-06-02 7 Cairo, June 2. A SENIOR R.A.F. officer giving a general review of the air situation m the light of latest events estimated that the total number of pUnea used by the Germans m Crete at about 1.000 with the num- ber destroyedReuter - 538 words
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427 1941-06-02 7 London, June 2. »THE general feeling m Cairo seems to be that, despite the British withdrawal from Crete, the course i cf events m the Near East has not brought Hitler appreciably nearer j h's ultimate goal, cables Reuter'si •pecial correspondent at Cairo.Reuter - 427 words
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Article170 1941-06-02 7 Enemy Bases In Crete Attacked Cairo, June 2. I SEVEN enemy pkn.es were destroyed by the RAP. during patrols over British ships in the Mediterranean on Saturday. Aerodromes ut Maleme and Hcraklion, in Crete, and Benghazi, in Libya, wore also bombed. These facts are given in the latest R.A.F. communique.Reuter - 170 words
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Article467 1941-06-02 7 Pope's Hint On A New Order Lopdon, June 2. rlE Pope broadcasting over the V?tican radio yesterday on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication in 1891 cf the late Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum Encyclical (Workers' Charter), enumerated the use of material giods, labour and familyReuter - 467 words
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Article36 1941-06-02 7 Vichy. June L HEAVY gunfire, apparently ccming from the direction of the Mediterranean, was heard early to-day at Algeciras < Spain >, according to a telegram to the Vichy news agency frcm Algeciras. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article108 1941-06-02 7 Bangkok, June 2. THAI naval losses early m the recent Franco- Thai conflict, m connection with border disputes, are revealed by the Thai Navy Magazine. The magazine admits the complet; loss of the 500-ton torpedo boats S-ngkla and Cholburl m the sea battle with the French108 words
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Article, Illustration257 1941-06-02 7 Army Stages An "Invasion" Large-Scale Exercises In South England London, June 2. HEAVY British tanks, sappers and Infantry were landed from barges lon a section ot the invasion coast (or England m one the greatest tests i yet staged on the threatened beaches oi the south. The exercises had theReuter - 257 words
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97 1941-06-02 7 A FORMER King's Harbour Master at Singapore, Sir J.M. Alleyn-' was m command of the British armed merchant cruiser Salopian, th? 10.-s of which has been announced by the Admiralty. Next of kin of casualties have been informed. Sir J. M. Alleyne97 words
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116 1941-06-02 7 Totio, June 2. rE spokesman of the Japanese Information Board. Mr. Koh Ishli. has declined to comment on Che British Mf alms announced by the British Foreign Secretary. Mr. Anthony Eden. It Is generally believed, however, that Japan Is opposed to them because116 words
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Article, Illustration243 1941-06-02 7 R/lAJOR-GEN. B. C. Freyberg, ITI V.C Commander-ln-Chief of the Allied forces m Crete, whose conduct of the operations Just finished is regarded as the greatest of tlv f pact* to his credit and who is assumed to have left Crete, is no243 words
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619 1941-06-02 7 Transit Of Troops To Be Resumed; Internment Of Axis Prisoners London, June 2. THE return of Iraqi troops to their peace-time stations, re- lease of British prisoners, internment of Axis prisoners m Iraq and the transit through Iraq of British forces m accordanceReuter - 619 words
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Article193 1941-06-02 7 Raiders* Bombs ere Of German Origin Dublin, June Z. A GOVERNMENT statement issued last niirht declares that the bombs dropped on Dublin on Saturday were of German origin. A strong protest together with a demand for compensation has been addressed to the German Government TheReuter - 193 words
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Advertisement68 1941-06-02 7 £^jO| N /Of]) u >un<t I/( jZ/T Rnbbit \j I-* V/ y/| enough for V^^ C four persons rv tt il I r~ S lv\ J\\ "we've lo4t "m Rabbit f\ o/ good makes a flavoured delicious and 1/1 V" yS Rabbits economic al \j S \S S as tender68 words
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844 1941-06-02 8 Total Advances By More Than $4,000 Over Week-End PENANG CONTRIBUTIONS FORM LARGE PROPORTION THE War Fund has made quite a good start to the new 1 month and the second year of its activity. On Saturday the total advanced by more than $12,000, and844 words
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56 1941-06-02 8 THREE European;?, J. N. Salter, P. H. 1 Lympancy and E. H. Suttcn. were injured when a mctor-car overturned In Grove Road on Saturday night. Lympaney was unconsciou* and h^d a head injury. Salter and Stilton escaped with superficial injuries. All three were pinned56 words
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Article32 1941-06-02 8 BETTY BRYANT, the Ausirali.lll film actress who is coming to Singapore to make a personal appearance nt The War Fund premiere of "Forty Thousand Horsemen." the stirring32 words
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271 1941-06-02 8 TO tackle en new lined the urgent 1 problem of indebtedness among Government servants, the Government of Jchore is introducing legislation to regulate p.nd control j borrowing among them. In the past, the Johore Government! has probably taken m ;re active steps than271 words
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Article109 1941-06-02 8 glNOAFOM r\IH(» HO I H Dinner Dance (Infoimal 1 8 p m. to Midnight. GUI I HTOBI l> -i 7. oil to 9 9 p.m. to Ht .'•ir.tiit. olobe: Tiic Thi.-i oi ■i. 1 Sky: Zanzibar. H\.-!'i THEATBI (Happy World, ■ihiiii!: D»Tll Dok Seaside: Meny M V\ rtOKl 'in,.,109 words
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Article, Illustration329 1941-06-02 8 Air Vice-Marshal A.W. Tedder SERVED IN MALAYA FOR TWO YEARS A IR Vice-Marshal A. W. Tedder who is a former Air Officer Commanding, R.A.F., Far East, has been appointed Commander-in-Chief, R.A.F., Middle East, with effect from yesterday, says Rcuter. This was officially announced by the329 words
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376 1941-06-02 8 'THE LETTER IS STORY ABOUT MALAYA it The (> in ma The Lcttrr." (Bette Davit. Herbert Marsiiall. and James Slrphcntonj Warner Bros. HM N.-.ttonjl M«lni r h« premiere at the Alhatnbra. i UOLLYY/OOD hu made a commerdas: effort at producing the Malayan ba< ground amld.«t which Is set W. SomersrMiu?h»ms376 words
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257 1941-06-02 8 Contracts Commission May Hold Public Sitting Soon THE first public sitting of the Public Services Contracts Commission, which will Inquire into the tenders system m Singapore, has been fixed tentatively for Friday. The members of the Commission have already sat informally to discuss the sitting, and they have received a257 words
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Article206 1941-06-02 8 Official View Of Present System A LETTER on the subject of petrol rationing from the Colonial Secretary, Mr. S W. Jones, to the Singapore Ratepayers' A&sociation was referred to at a meeting of the Association's committee. The lct.er read.:: "I am directed to inform you that m206 words
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545 1941-06-02 8 Distinguish Themselves In Defence Of Habbaniyah A PARTY of Malayan R.A.F. cadets who were attending the Training School in Iraq were "roped in" as pilots and did yeoman service in the Habbaniyah action, said the General Officer Commanding. Malaya, Lieut. -Gen. A. E. Percival.545 words
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Article191 1941-06-02 8 THE hon. Mercury .^f tiie central Indian Association at Malaya hn> Issued the follcwin'j statement: "The statement m thp Bmm •>■' Commons on May 28 re^ard'n* the Klang strikes that the district concerned had been subjected to considerable propaganda by adherents to tbe Central Indian Association ol191 words
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Advertisement168 1941-06-02 8 THE EMPIR E AT WAR ;fiMi& HANKS to Britain's command of the seas, the channels of ocean commerce H^tKjSsv remain open allowing Empire and other lHG7tt9s. overseas exporters to maintain .1 AL.C ojk) continuous flow of essenu.il war materials and products to Britain and thanks to the indomitu Mo X168 words
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347 1941-06-02 9 Total Of Known Dead Rises To 27: Rescue Work Being Continued Dublin, June 1. THE known casualties m the German bombing of Dublin 1 last nit; hi were established to-night at 27 killed and 88 injured. The search for victims continues. MeanwhileReuter - 347 words
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Article190 1941-06-02 9 Madrid, June 1. CIFTY-FOUR women and 25 children under 11 years of age were among the survivors from the Egyptian steamer Zamzam who crossed the frontier from France yesterday. Six oJ these young children were rescued from the sea after the ship had beenReuter - 190 words
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Article103 1941-06-02 9 London, Jane 1. EIGHT days after parting company with the Bismarrk, the German 10.000-' on eight-incb gun cruiser Prim Eager) is still being hunted by the British Navy. Warships and airplanes directed by men who trapped the Bismarck now range thousands of miles overReuter - 103 words
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Article178 1941-06-02 9 Axis Loses 1,696 Planes In The Middle East London, June 1. MAY was a record month for the m destruction of enemy night bombers, 143 being brought down over Britain and 13 over Europe. Since operations started on all fronts In the Middle East,Reuter - 178 words
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130 1941-06-02 9 St. John (Newfoundland), June 1 FTF"TY-siX survivors of a merchant ship sunk on May 22 oft Greenland were taken to hospital here yesterday with frozen hands, feet, ears and noses. Many were In a state of collapse from exposure, hunger and thirst after eight days m130 words
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Article109 1941-06-02 9 Link With Flight Of Rudolf Hess Seen London, June 1. 'THE German naval commander-in- chief In Norway, Adm. Boehm, has committed suicide at the Grand Hotel In Oslo, according to reports reaching the Norwegian telegraph agency In London. It is asserted- that his suicide was theReuter - 109 words
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Article210 1941-06-02 9 London, June I. CTATINO that this was me 25th anniversary of the battle of Jutland, Mr. A. V. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty, m a speech at Edinburgh, said that after this enj counter the German high sea., fleet i never came outBritish Wireless - 210 words
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Article115 1941-06-02 9 Jonanncsburg, June 1. FIELD MARSHAL SMU TS, Pnmt Minister of South Africa, In a broadcast tribute to Louis Botha, said that Urn. Botha "more than any man helr> ed us to build the tradition of firm, abiding friendship with the British group of free nationsReuter - 115 words
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354 1941-06-02 9 Nazis Unable To Prevent News Of Great Damage Spreading In Reich London, June 1. THE Air Ministry news aenrtce, giving details of damage m the German naval bases at Hamburg, Kiel and Wilhelmshaven, saya reports of the terrible effect of the latestReuter - 354 words
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Article110 1941-06-02 9 London. June 1. ■THREE Ocrm&n aircraft were drstroytd last nleht when Uvr* was some enemy aclivHy orer Britain but It was not heavy An Air Ministry communique nUtes that borebs were dropped on tta Merseysidr, at print* In north Wat ar<l In the southReuter - 110 words
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Advertisement116 1941-06-02 9 Iff* r V T^k First made to please the fancy of an exiled Grand Duke, these perfect hand made Russian cigarettes are now available to a wider field. In their intriguing livery of black, tipped -nd erected with gold, they give you a smoke to flatter connoisseurs In a fashion116 words
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Miscellaneous481 1941-06-02 9 Broadc astina TO-DAY SINGAPORE /III HIM K /III' 6 p.m. Cantonese programme by Hie Lone Vale Musical i*arty. (From the studio); 5.35 p.m. News in Can'.onest- 5.60 p.m. Hokkien musict; 6 p.ui. News in Hokkien; 6.15 pm. Warning u> mannirs; 6.20 p.m. l'he news. Relayed from London, 6.35 p.m. Question*481 words
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Miscellaneous487 1941-06-02 9 N1ROM OB 15.:i bm/i 19.C1 m.); TDC 1S.JJ Mr i •>»-«• ■>•); nj 1140 wi iZUI a.); MX UK wi iZS.Zt a H VUB »44 mi J. WD ae/t 4» n a. i 4.50 p.m. Programme preview. Tr« tin cert: 5 20 p.m. Jam— N.I.V.D. ChunpKm matches at SouraLaya; 6.05487 words
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Article57 1941-06-02 10 Chicago, Jane 1. ptF.D PERRY, the former Wim- bledon and American champion, reached the Anal of the American professional lawn tennis championship, beating Keith Gledhill 6—l, 6— 6—4, 7—5 m the semifinal. Perry meets Richard Skeen of Hollywood, who beat John Faunce, conqueror of DonaldReuter - 57 words
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Article369 1941-06-02 10 INTER-STATE CRICKET AT KUALA LUMPUR (From Our Own Correspondent) Koala Lumpur, June 1. U/ITH both sides completing their first innings to-day, Penang leading Selangor by 85 runs, there is every chance of a decision being reached m the annual cricket encounter between the two states369 words
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253 1941-06-02 10 CCA. A 3; C.S.A I DLAYINU before a large crowd at Jaian Besar stadium yesterday, (he Chiaec* Companion Athletic Association annexed the S.t'.F.A: Challenge Cap by bealinc the Chinese Sports Association by throe foals U one. Rough play marred the game. A C.S.A. player was253 words
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Article102 1941-06-02 10 |N a nlp-and-tuck piuhers' duel, the Japan1 ese Club narrowly defeated the Canadians three to two m a Major League baseball tussle at the Japanese Club yesterday. SCORE BY INNINGS JAPANESE 2M 1 CANADIANS 101 000 o—2 BATTERIES Japanese— Ueyama and Nakamwra, Canadians George and Lilley. FILIPINOS102 words
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Article93 1941-06-02 10 lielmont Park, New York, Jane 30. \|RS D G. Widener's horse Your Chance 1T won the $30,000 Suburban handicap here to-day over the mile and a quarter course. It was the fifty-fifth race. A crowd of 51.715 watched the race— the greatest crowd In |Niw York racing93 words
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Article59 1941-06-02 10 |>i. V'ING m a friendly four-bull four, somes at Ik* i-Mnfl club yesterday the president of the rlub. Mr. C'hua Cheng Hat. did the third hole, a distance of 154 v.-rds m one. He did the usual honours at the l:uii which cost him very much more59 words
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221 1941-06-02 10 BRILLIANT bowling by Milton ISC.C.I, who took eight wickets for 15 runs, was the feature of the S.C.C— R.A. (Blakan Matl) cricket match which end^d m a 25-run victory for the Club yesterday at Blakan Matl. I The scores wer*' I HA. <B.*iJ:221 words
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Article184 1941-06-02 10 WITH one or two exceptions, yesterday's games In the Singapore Junior badminton championships lacked Interest, the majority I ending all too tamely. Results Pull results were as follows:— I Sean Kim Teck iFairwindi beat Wee Chye Koon 'Eclipse) IS 8. 15 12; S. Ahmad Mati tar <184 words
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758 1941-06-02 10 THE Rest were m a strong position at the end of the second day's play m the annual Clarke Cup cricket match. They need 68 runs to win and have ei^ht wic'<ets m hand, thanks to a fine third wicket partnership between758 words
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Advertisement366 1941-06-02 10 <*MV OO THOUGHTriJL $A'4b&- PAREMTS seno gj| j4^^| THEIR SONS ANO *yj^^ DAUGHTERS TO PITMAN'S? It is toanajM the Cclle^e's system of rapm speculised training not oeen --xrranrdinanlv successful m assistlnsj vnung D'nile to weli-paia ana Dro■resiilve 00-ti tn all orancher ot Commercial and Secretarial wor!t and Accountancy Such tralnlne366 words
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Article819 1941-06-02 11 MAID of the Mountains looks a reasonably r°od bet at Ipoh today, the second day of the Perak Turf Club's June meeting. Form, in most cases, has be:n diTirult to sort out, and the afternoon's sev**n races may provide some upsets. A review of819 words
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166 1941-06-02 11 Home Cricket London, June 2. pEACE-TIMi; stars of County cricket, many of whom are In the Services, played In vn^ioii!! matches yesterday. I>)ndon cour.ties, a wandering team cumprising southern country players, bi-at Not- tinglißm by 33 runj. Ijondon countries s? red 1"5. Nottinf>ham 92. Sergeant166 words
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Article147 1941-06-02 11 THE following are selections for to-day's races at Ipoh: STRAITS TIMES Race 1: Warphan, Char. Race 2: Royal Desire, Sans Ame. Race 3: Myanee, IliU-i'y. Ra?e 4: Aerial P3st, Sir Merton. Race 5: KisVng Cup, Winsome. Race G: Maid if ths Mountains, Lady Zenta. Race 7: Scotch147 words
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848 1941-06-02 11 DELOW is given the full card of events at Ipoh to-day, the v second day of the Perak Turf Club's June meeting. The double totes will be on races one and three and five and seven, and the big sweep will be drawn on848 words
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314 1941-06-02 11 London, May 31. SCENES reminiscent of peace-time marked 0M Football League's War Cud final rrnl.i} m which Preston beat Arsenal by .two goals to one. A restricted crowd ol 45,000 at Blackburn saw the first national Cup final held at Lancashire rince Sheffield United314 words
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965 1941-06-02 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 31. GOLDEN Glimpse sprang a biff surprise on punters here to-day, the opening day of the Perak Turf Club's June meeting, when he won the last race to pay the handsome dividend of $178 on each of965 words
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Article302 1941-06-02 11 SOCCEB: Beserve iliMin, Loyal* va. Owiiiii, fHiii Barracks; dhrisioM (a). Mala? Bee*-- MfUk, Alexandra; PabKshers Maravla, V M.I- A.: RAF. IT) ra. R. \.K. (Si. Tno>; ii'ni dsristen (b). Fart < 4 Baring tv Feat Ofltcr. Post <MRc«". St»mf«rd *m. f K. mmi N. p-annd; B H.L.,302 words
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Article321 1941-06-02 11 BRILLIANT bowling by Bray, who captured altogether ten wickets for 22 runs. and Baynham. who took four for 30. helped the RAF. Scletar to beat St Andrews OM Boys' cricket team by an innings ar.d 34 runs In all-day match at Seletar yesterday. g A.O.B.—321 words
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Article248 1941-06-02 11 A STRONG Railway Juniors' side beat the Medical College by 89 runs m a cr.cd.tl match played at Sepoy Lines yesterday. The scores were: RAILWAY JUNIORS 8. Yottarajah b K. S. Remain 16. 8. A. Dural b L. Alvis 51; K. Thillalnathan b L. Alvis 24:248 words
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Article93 1941-06-02 11 (From Our Cwn Corn spondent I Johore Bahru. June 1. "THE Johore team ugalnst HsJaaq on frTiday Lin a Malaya Cup match will be chosen at MilwM-a from the toUowlng 14 players. The traio will b accompanied by Inche Annuar bin Haji Abdul Malik, the93 words
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Advertisement251 1941-06-02 11 Flcxim io Mlli BROOICLAX Choolst* r*• iJ dwrough, rutun* relief i '«yC^ l 0 ">••' tr>iM>or» c*k> of Coo«w««i«. i. ttipatton ll oonoi SOLD EVERYWHERE HERCULES CYCLES TKt bat tint ntmet cam bmy are GUARANTEED l«r M TEAKS. alto Stoc>asti •nt Raletgh Btcyclri EASTERN CYCLE CO., Ever ftcl JWB»7. worn251 words
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545 1941-06-02 12 15,000 BRITISH TROOPS HAVE ALREADY ARRIVED IN EGYPT Impossible To Continue Struggle Against Overwhelming Odds London, June 1. THE Briti-h and Imperial troops are withdrawing from Crete and 15,000 men have already been evacuated to Egypt, states a War Office communique issued in545 words
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Article404 1941-06-02 12 BRITAIN HELPS TO RESTORE LEGAL GOVERNMENT Nazis Withdraw Planes London, June 1. AN armistice with the Iraqi rebel forces was signed yesterday afternoon, it is learned authoritatively m London to-day. It took effect at 6 p.m. yesterday. The text was drawn up in accordance withReuter - 404 words
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48 1941-06-02 12 Madrid, June 1. EVENTS In Crete appear to have had less repercussions here than might have been expected, at least judging from the newspapers, th? news bring greatly counterbalanced by Rashid All's fllgh: from Iraq, which Is given almost equal prominence. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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78 1941-06-02 12 London, June 1. THE liberation of those Franca pri war who are ex-servicemen of the *****8 war has started In accordance with a recent agreement between Vichy and Germany. An announcement to this effect has been made by M. Scaplni, French delegate dealing v.ithReuter - 78 words
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Article89 1941-06-02 12 Cairo, June 1. IT is understood that King I ns.il II of Iraq is tare m Baghdad. Earlier reports from unconfirmed sources had asserted that the six-year-old King had been carried off by Rashid All, the rebel leader, m his flight to Iran. It isReuter - 89 words
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Article175 1941-06-02 12 Vichy, June 1. THE Vichy news agency says that British aeroplanes yesterday again bombed the Italian merchantman lying off Srax, In Tunis, setting her on fire. A Tunis dispatch to the news agency states: "At 9 a.m. three British aeroplanes attacked the Italian merchantman FloridaReuter - 175 words
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Article92 1941-06-02 12 London, June 1. ADM. DARLAN. Vichy Vice-Premier, returned to Vichy yesterday alternoon from Paris, says a Vichy dispatch to the German news agency. According to the German news agency, Ac*m. Darlan. In a speech In Paris, declared: "After the bombing of Sfax, I am moreReuter - 92 words
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Article191 1941-06-02 12 Nazi Moves In Syria PREPARATIONS TO LAND TROOPS Ankara, June 1. IT Is reported that the Nazi Near East expert, von Hentig. has returned to Syria, apparently travelling under a false passport. He is operating aloi n the strip of Syrian territory traversed by the Turkish-Iraqi railway, where he isReuter - 191 words
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52 1941-06-02 12 Madrid, June 1. AN AGREEMENT for the exchange of workers between Spain and Germany was approved by the Cabinet at one of its first meetings since the recent ministerial changes. Workers will be exchanged between the German Labour Front and the National Delegation of52 words
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Article28 1941-06-02 12 Caii 3, June 1. THERE Is nothing to report m Libya rind Aby£sir>ia. states to-day's British GH.Q. communique Issued m Cairo.— Rcufer.28 words
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1050 1941-06-02 12 Wounded British Soldiers Were Butchered By The Germans London, June 1. I YING on a bed m hospital with a shot through the chest and his ankle smashed by shrapnel, a 19-year-old Maori sergeant from Auckland, New Zealand, told the first-hand story of horror which the fi^htine; m Crete hasReuter - 1,050 words
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Article95 1941-06-02 12 Vichy, June L AMERICAN newspaper suggestions that the Germans found aboard tha French steamer Wlnnepeg when intercepted by a British warship near Martinique were "tourists" bound for the French island for the purpose of .stirring up trouble have been the sublect of a protest lodged withReuter - 95 words
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