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Title Section38 1941-08-13 1 FINAL EDTN. The Straits Times [ESTABUSHID NEARLY A CENTURY 1 MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-LARGEST NET SALES n pages SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 13, J941. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 16 PAGES, SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1941. PRi(>: S CENTS,38 words
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Obituary21 1941-08-13 2 COOPER—On 13th August, 1941, after a long illness, bravely borne. Marlon, beloved wife of John Cooper. The Penang Harbour Board.21 words
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Advertisement1477 1941-08-13 2 SITUATIONS JrVANTED ENGINEER. Marine, seeks position ashore a.; mine engineer or at any other job m connection with engineering. Danish Nationality. 25 years old and poetesses chief engineer: certificate. Open for engagement at once Apply Box 17, Straits Times. YOUNQ ENGLISH LADY desires obtain temporary appointment for month <>f September1,477 words
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Advertisement428 1941-08-13 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE OF 750 YARDS OP BRITISH MADE GREEN CANVAS AC. table fans, sewing machine. rattan sun blinds, gramophone with record*. furniture. American-made iron sale dec. To be held at Our Sale Room. No. 1-A Rafflat Place On FRIDAY. 15th Aagaat 1941, AT 11 AJM. Now On View428 words
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Advertisement251 1941-08-13 2 BARGAINS 1936 AUSTIN 10 SALOON It has Just been completely overhauled from stem to stern. Very attractively ducoed m black with a red trim; it is an economical proposition. 1937 AUSTIN 10 SALOON It is newly d'lroed dark blue and is upholstered m blue l?nt:ier a very smart combination. Mechanically251 words
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Advertisement260 1941-08-13 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. I lncorporateo u> England I PFNINSt I.AX ANI» OKIFMAI S CO MAII r\SSHM;iR \SD CARGO SERVICE rhf oeM n'rtsihir *enrtre» are oeini msln tmnrn ix tht P A O s N Co. from tbt 6lr*lt» to their usual ports ot rail260 words
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Advertisement173 1941-08-13 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Date* are not guaranteed, all cargo booking* subject to Conference War Clause*. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Service* to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single far* $192 (A £28)173 words
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Article81 1941-08-13 4 Sincaporr, YltimmUj, Mm*. 13 M«a. mmjen gjMin <sr* >••■*) »M us S: IX R. 5.5. f is rasa Jaly-Aac (Skier's «a<V>B> sf', »H G.P.A.Q. B-S.S fo.u. m kales Joir-ADc iScflcr's aatiaai siv. »V» f B.S 8 I b 10 tmtm July-Ant (Seller's saUsa> Xl% H81 words
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454 1941-08-13 4 TIN PACT PROPOSAL'S "BRISTLING DIFFICULTIES Malayan l^oivdon Chamber Of Mines Apprehensive (From Our Own Correspondent) London. July 16. "INTERNATIONAL co-cperation. as as far a new Tin Control agreement Is concerned, seems to me to bristle with many difficulties under exkting conditions and, m addition %a these difficulties, cross-current Interests have454 words
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1161 1941-08-13 4 TIN MAKING ARMS AND PRESERVING FOOD (From Our Own Correspondent) London, July 18. CHAREHCLDEIIS and workers m the Malayan tin mining industry can take pride ■m the substantial contribution they are making toward Britain's victory !r, this war. Financially, the mining companies are giving1,161 words
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Article247 1941-08-13 4 Cairo. Aug. 13. I 1 NOLO-EOYPTIAN agreement whereby j A the British and Egyptian Oovernments win each purchaw half of Brypt'ii entire I cotton crop m the next season was signed yesterday afternoon. Price* will be ttoe same !ax last year when Britain purchased nearly the wholeReuter - 247 words
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168 1941-08-13 4 RUBBER BOARD'S DIFFICULTIES Lost Accounts Delay Annual Meetings (From Our Own Corresponds t> London. July 17. U66ES U correspondence from the But I doe to enemy action or tone delays to transmission owing to the direrslon of mmll i routes, are creating many difficulties for the London directorates and officiate168 words
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Article61 1941-08-13 4 Dow Jones Averages New York. Aug. 12. THE following were the Dow Jones Averages when the New York Stoca Exchange and Commodity Exchange closed to-day and yesterday:— Aug. 11. Aug. 12. 30 Industrials 126.01 ***** 20 Rails 29.73 29.86 16 Utilities 18.50 18.34 40 Bonds 91.03 90.91 Commodity61 words
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118 1941-08-13 4 Washington. Aug. 12. THE Treasury has unfrozen Portuguese assets In the United States The Treasury's statement says a licence was Issued after Portugal gave appropriate assurance to this government." The order of June 14 freezing foreign assets was accompanied by a presidential statement promising PortugalReuter - 118 words
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475 1941-08-13 4 AROUND THE MARKETS MORE BUYERS AT LOWER PRICES (By Omr Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Aug. 13. THE share markets opened quietly steady th mornlne but buvera were not greatly In evidence. Yesterday the lower prices akracted gui a number of bargain hunters m the tin and rubber share sections but there475 words
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Article98 1941-08-13 4 Singapore. Auf 13. o—« rzr ftp Hamburg Cutoe 112 25 J.Y. Cube JM Copra Mixed ««0 Sun Dried (3*5 fVpprr Whit* Muntak $1650 JJW* $16;oo Blmck t «no iayo Hour Mt> U>m $515 *W SSBS i B<u-»»«k M.25 Tmnccn Bmall Plait $g so PWr Flake IS.OO M«iium-P*art98 words
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Article182 1941-08-13 4 rt« following an iht sxcnanu* rater Uito morning according to u.t dally clreclai iuu«C 0* the Houcknn* no ihancba< B»jikio«i Oorooratlon ■UN Umaoo 1.1 1/4 i- S3 London demand 7'i 3 '33 Switzerland (T.T. only) 202 46 New York oVmand n/47.10 Montreal fernano 61 S3 Batavta demand 81 71182 words
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Advertisement266 1941-08-13 4 BY SPECIAL REQUEST! SATURDAY at MIDNIGHT 1 At ALHAMBRA Greatest thrill show on Karih I jjffnk > qJtthc -y "m^ REELS **ACfctfcl> Wl*H IwHilL^, MniHMla dCJ LAUGHS, ACTION and MYSTERY COMING TO ALHAMBRA BETTE tWCTIDi* EDMUND COt'LDINC fitjSl A WARNER BROS.-mjrYrri ncrvn DOLLARS DOWN DIVE-BOMBERS! Help the WAR CHARITIES DANCE266 words
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Advertisement103 1941-08-13 4 TENDERS SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. TENDERS «re invitee fjr the reconstruction of 13 houses at Dunlop street and Mayo Street. Plans, Specification and Form of Tender may be obtained at the Offl c of the Singapore Improvement Trust un payment of a depoait of $50. which wlii be refunded if bona103 words
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Article106 1941-08-13 5 Hesitant But Some Good Features London, Aug. 12. •THE Stock Exchange to-day was inclined to hesitate awaiting Japanese and Ukrainian developments* Leading Industrials, hewever, continued a good feature, especially tobaccos. Shipping shares were also firm with P. «nd O. 9d. higher at 275. Gilt-edged were occasionally a106 words
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Advertisement105 1941-08-13 5 SAT. AUG. 16th 1941 GRAND CHARITY BALL IN AID OF CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY EXTN: UNTIL 2 A. M. Admission $1 THE MOST 'ofjff y/ l f I'J'l Vj^^W SHRINE OF OLD FAVOURITE TUNE NIGHT TEA DANCE 8 9-3O NIGHT DANCE 9. J0 —tl AVfi. 17tk 2.36 t« 5.30 P. M.105 words
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Advertisement183 1941-08-13 5 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Owftßf to high cos* of Bt»i»j. we hs>rc decided to increase the wages of ghnngtmi Ladies TaJktti by 30 per cant, aa from Auauat 15th. 1941. We hereby notify that a corrcapoading la- crease for drcaamakJnc will also come Into force as from the abuvniienlloned 4at«. SHANGHAI183 words
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Advertisement223 1941-08-13 5 PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD NOTICE. Road Works are tn progress on the Main Trunk Road at double bend under Railwaybridge at 2 4 mile South of Seremban. AU traffic should proc'pd with great caution as the carriageway Is temporarily restricted la one lint of Traffic. Senior Executive Engineer. Seremban Seremban. 25th223 words
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Advertisement101 1941-08-13 5 INDIAN BANK, LIMITED (Incorporated m British India) (Liability of ilembert Vmited) (Established 1907) Authorised Capital R*. 60.00.0 M Issued and Subscribed (apil.il 47.92.8 M Paid-up Capital 12.79.2 M Reserre and ether Funds 18,94,41* ToUl Workiag Funds as on 31-lt-19M, over Ra. 63 millionsHead OJlce; North Bcarh Int, Madras. Branches (Forty-seven)101 words
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Advertisement204 1941-08-13 6 GALA PREMIERE TO-DAY AtHAMBRA ad i o Hfe JBL LU X a'dio o N L\^l "pictureT m i^^ "picture sPSI iM»* LV. JEAN ARTHUR "THE DEVIL and MISS JONES" with ROBERT CUMMINGS, CHARLES COBURN, SPRING BYINGTON, EDMUND GWENN and S. Z. SAKALL Directed by SAM WOOD, director of **Goodbye Mr.204 words
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Advertisement116 1941-08-13 6 IF IT IS SMILES THAT MAKE LIFE MORE PLEASANT, THEN WE HAVE PLENTY OF THE IT HERE TO PRODUCE SMILES! TO-NIGHT TEA DANCE FROM 74* LATE DANCE FROM 9.30 TO-NIGHT A POPULAR D /FEATURE! "INVISIBLE ENEMY" Alan Marshall-Tala BIRELL AND •WILD HORSE RODEO WITH THE 3 MESQUITEERS. OPENING TO-MORROW ONE116 words
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Advertisement138 1941-08-13 6 TO-DAY'S MOST IMPORTANT REMINDER PI 3.15-6.15-9.15 y at the CAPITOL Wr c cture w^ich won IB JIMMY STEWART his Gold Academy Award! (PHILADELPHIA STORY) WISEST, WIHIEST LOVE-AND-KISS HIT SINCE 'NINOTCHKA'! gr^' y I SIGNING OF L. he -N.notchka 1 Kat.e w.is cold and BOIIibGrS unapproachable' Butthe champagne, uuinuvigj |h« moonlight138 words
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680 1941-08-13 7 EXTENSIVE R.A.F. RAIDS OVER FRANCE GERMANY Several Squadrons Of Blenheims Engaged In Altack On Cologne London, Aug. 12. THE R.A.F. carried out extensive operations over Northern France and Germany m daylight to-day, it is learned m London. These included bombing a power station near Bethune, railway communications near St. OmerReuter - 680 words
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80 1941-08-13 7 New York, Aup. 12. WHK I nited States Gorernment -1 has begun to accumulate huge stocks of foodstuffs which are to be rushed to Europe, China and other distressed areas wher war ends, according to the Washington correspondent of the New York HrraldTribune. Plans have beenReuter - 80 words
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183 1941-08-13 7 Heavy Air Attack On Benghazi Aerodromes In Libya Also Bombed London, Aug. 11 !"|7XTENSIVE raids were carried oat by aircraft of the RAF. and j Fleet Air Arm on er.emy positions and > aerodromes m Libya dunng the night >cf Sunday. A particularly heavy at- tack was made or. Benghazi,183 words
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Article83 1941-08-13 7 "Other aircraft of the R.AP. raided a landing ground at the south where fires were seen to break out Some bombs burst close to the aircraft and a large column of smoke was observed. A target was also machinegunned from low level. •During the same ntght. SwordnshReuter - 83 words
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Article39 1941-08-13 7 Moscow, Aug. 12. CIXTY or 70 German planes recently carried out a macs raid m the Murmansk area, a communique revealed tore to-day. Sixteen German planes were said to have shot down and two damaged —United Press.39 words
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Article192 1941-08-13 7 Washington, Aug. 12. THE importance 01 food as a 1 major weapon was stressed by President Roosevelt m a letter to the Department of Agriculture In which the President declared that the United States needs food reserves "to meet emergencies which can as yet onlyReuter - 192 words
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Advertisement307 1941-08-13 7 1 RAFFLES HOTEL To-night DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight Cabaret- BUSTER MAGGIE m.NNr.K *3.» Mi MMHMMBS si.oo Saturday LUNCH IN THE BALLROOM GRILL Rijsttafe! served from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT MILITARY BAN D CONCERT 8.30 to 10.30 pai By the307 words
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Advertisement107 1941-08-13 7 OPENING TOMORROW AT 7 p.M. FIRST RUN 9.30p.a. /^\l«\y^ [USAKT* IWW 4&S '•EARN TO jMf' DANCE BY SW\ QUICKEST 4^P METHODS? Private lessons fiven by the n*veltj "Licfalnine Methods" ruablr berinnrn to ibnrr corredly within 3 hours' practice at the: MODERN DANCING STUDIC, SA, ANN SIANG HILL, SINGAPORE. (The road107 words
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Advertisement306 1941-08-13 7 THE PICTURE THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, WINSTON CHURCHILL, FOUND TIME TO SEE AND APPLAUD! m E^ "^"M W PHONE 3400 MM ft. i mV M kl I^^ OWINGTOTHELEN«TIIOF THIS PROGRAMME SHOWS f IkL WILL START DAILY AT > ||l 3.00 pm 6.00 prrx K^^ft 9.15 pm. m\ ALEXANDER KORDAS W306 words
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Article1205 1941-08-13 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13, 1941. (710th. Day Of The War.) War And Weather Long before September, 1939, we became familiar with the termj "mechanized warfare." We under- j stood vaguely that it referred to plans for the use of vast numbers of tanks and armoured vehicles of1,205 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter495 1941-08-13 8 Views Of A Malayan "Old Timer" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —I have just returned to Malaya after an absence of nearly 20 years, and I am astonished to see m your columns correspondence on the subject cf preservation of wild life In the country.495 words
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Letter509 1941-08-13 8 Real Sources Of Nations Strength i To the Editor of the Strait* Times Sir.— l read the letter headed "Freezing Orders" at first with pleasure, but it leaves me cold! In fact. I think it Is too reminiscent of the things whicjn its writer calls "vested I I interests509 words
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Letter392 1941-08-13 8 Singapore Lags Far Behind To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Now that the prospect of war draws nearer Malaya, is it not time that the authorities made practical preparations for a black-out? Anyone who has had the briefest experience of black-out conditions In wartime knows that the only392 words
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Letter269 1941-08-13 8 Japan Is Overdue For "A Black Eye" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— After reading your editorial oi Aug. 1 entitled Bargaining." I intended to give you hearty support but, being |no good writer. I thought It advisable to leave this to someone else, and269 words
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Letter145 1941-08-13 8 Signs Of A Shortage In Singapore To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir,— l have been waiting for someone to write on the shortage of copper coins. There has been an acute shortage during the past weeks, a fact reflected m the following instances:— (a) Pmrntfri who145 words
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Letter618 1941-08-13 8 Changes Suggested In Chinese Schools To the Editor >f the Straits Times Sir, —It Is a matter of much satisfaction to learn that the Chungking Government has taken great interest m thn welfare of Chinese education I abroad by appointing educators ti I investigate the possibility of higher I618 words
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Letter133 1941-08-13 8 Extension Wanted In Holland Rd. Area To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir, In view ot the fact that a considerable number of new houses have been built m Holland Road, round i about the 5 i- mile, will the Singapore Traction Company consider extending their service133 words
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Letter112 1941-08-13 8 Should Be Brought Under Control To ttic Editor of the Straits 'lima Sir.— Might I be allowed to Inquire whether the prices of textiles ire under government control? If not. I think it is high time that control was introduced, because some dealers have been and are still112 words
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Advertisement186 1941-08-13 8 aW^^\\ Something New! Something Better! A Set that for Performance and Appearance challenges comparison. Ask for a demonstration from: Sales A Shovroom EMERSON'S 29 Orchard Rd: Singapore. PHONE 4096. Sole Agents: H. L. CARTER <S* CO. CaU on us for any oi the following requirements Silks 'Ladies' Pyjamas 'Hosiery Hand186 words
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Advertisement34 1941-08-13 8 TANGLIN CLUB (Members only) Engagements as usual. Members are requested to reserve dining tables by 8 o'clock on Wednesday and Saturday evenings m order to avoid congestion. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.34 words
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558 1941-08-13 9 BRITAIN SOVIET PROMISE AID TO TURKEY Every Assistance In Event Of Attack ALLIES HAVE NO DESIGNS ON THE DARDANELLES Joint Declaration As Reply To Nazi Lies GREAT Britain and Soviet Russia have promised full aid to Turkey if she is attacked by a European power, it is officially announced. DeclarationsReuter - 558 words
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279 1941-08-13 9 THE Germans claim that Odessa, 1 the big Soviet Black Sea port, is Isolated. A United Press correspondent reports that officials In Berlin say that German forces have now reached the Black Sea on the east and west of the city. Hungarian military279 words
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Article135 1941-08-13 9 Menzies Going To London Melbourne, Aug. 13. M OMENTOUS decisions with possible far-reaching effects on the whole future trend of the war as well as events m the Middle East, have been taken reached by the Australian Federal Cabinet, it is reported. It was Indicated that the Labour135 words
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Article126 1941-08-13 9 Sydney, Aug. 13. r'O Labour Party representatives on the Australian War Council, Mr. Evatt, and Mr. V. A. Beasley, yesterday urged the Labour Party to prepare to take over the government of Australia. Mr. E.att agreed that an election must be avoided at present,Reuter - 126 words
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434 1941-08-13 9 London, Aug. 13. AN Inkling of the punishment which the R.A.F. is inflictlrg on Germany was given to-day when it was declared m an authoritative quarter that the R-A F. has bombed Germany this summer Just as heavily as Britain was bombed lastReuter - 434 words
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100 1941-08-13 9 Conscript Service Extended In U.S. Washington. Aug. 12. THE extension of the training period of conscripts m the United States Army for 18 months beyond the original period of one year was passed by a majority of one vote m the House of Representatives to-day. The House defeated an attemptReuter - 100 words
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Article84 1941-08-13 9 London, Aug. 13. A TRANSOCEANIC aircraft of the Atlantic Perry Command flew Into a hillside shortly after taking off from an airport while leaving Britain on Sunday, states an Air Ministry announcement made last night. Twentytwo persons, passengers and crew, lost their lives. Among those84 words
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102 1941-08-13 9 Lcndcn, Aug. 13. IT is officially denied In London that there is any truth whatsoever m a statement emanating from America j and attributed t a Sen: tor that Lord 1 3eaverbrook, Minister of Supply, had I notified the authirit.es of the UnitedReuter - 102 words
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931 1941-08-13 9 London, Aug. 13. against certain officials deemed culpable of disloyal activities were announced by Marshal Petain m a broadcast to the French people last night. He also announced a decree disbanding all political parties until further notice. Marshal Petain said, "Frenchmen, I haveReuter - 931 words
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529 1941-08-13 9 Ministers For Defence, Air And Colonies Now Take His Orders Vichy, Aug. 12. ADM. DARLAN, pro-German Vichy Vice-Premier, has been appointed Minister of National Defence, it is officially announced here, reports Reuter. A semi-official statement, explaining the siKnificancs of Adm. Darlan's newReuter - 529 words
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Article77 1941-08-13 9 Cairo, Aug. 19. fEN Rommel, commznder of the German forces m North Africa, has issued an order of the day highly praising the exploits of the Bth, Bersglieri Regiment and calling on other Italian units M emulate its fine example. It is thought Here thatReuter - 77 words
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102 1941-08-13 9 Washington. Aug. 12. President Ro:>sevelt's yacht Potomoj has now tx>tn rilent for thres days. The last time the Navy Department reported receipt of a message ircm the yacht was en Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the Presidential train is en route fc. the Main coast,Reuter - 102 words
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Advertisement60 1941-08-13 9 \^>A T ON ROYAL BAKIiRY O WMIV BREAD I I In the valuable Vitamin (,W\H \\f la 1 I 'B .so necessary for V smruirii?* '/If I I healthy nerves, good ap- Ik'NOI HUTU II petite and correct ellmlna- n 111 M I *1 1 II PhOlE 5376 FIVE LUES60 words
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47 1941-08-13 10 Asiatic Stafts Continue To Give Steady Support TONTRIBUTIONS to The War Fund amount to slightly over $1,300 to-day and carry the gross total to $5,751,689. The latest list of acknowledgments includes two further donations from the Royal Singapore Golf Club.47 words
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171 1941-08-13 10 MALARIA IN DINDINGS Mosquito Problem At Health Resort (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping. Aug. 12. A NTI-MALARIAL measures for the Dindings which, as a health resort, had been threatened by the presence of mosquitoes, was urged m the Perak State Council In Taiping yesterday by the Orang Kaya Kaya Mahakurniya.171 words
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Article113 1941-08-13 10 London, Aug. 13. »<THE far eastern situation is serious but there is still time for wiser counsels than aggression to prevail," said Mr. Peter Fraser, the New Zealand Prime Minister, broadcasting from London last nigh Express ng confidence that if, In spite of every effortReuter - 113 words
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Article27 1941-08-13 10 Mr. R. H. Steed, acting State Engineer. Perak. took the oath as a member of the Perak State Council, at yesterday's meeting of the Council m Taiplng.27 words
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Article218 1941-08-13 10 Full Support In An Emergency COLLOWING the drive of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce's Passive Defence Advisory Committee to secure the active co-ope-ration of more Chinese individuals and bodies m the performance of tasks which may arise m the event of an emergency, immediate response has218 words
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138 1941-08-13 10 "Neatral Part." (Will Fyffe. UaMe Rank*. Yvonne Araaod. PbylHs Calrert). G.F.D. At the Pavilion. DRAMA and comedy are well blended m this film which telli the story of a British sea-captain's attempts to compensate himself for the sinking of his ship by a German138 words
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91 1941-08-13 10 Lahore. Aug. 13. DX ACTION of Hindu opinion to Japanese thr ats to Thailand U indicated by tnr newspaper Tribune of Lahore which says "Warnings by Britain and the United States have produced a steadying influence on Japan's expansionist policy." Th Tribune addsReuter - 91 words
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Article, Illustration46 1941-08-13 10 JWne women have this year joined the College of Medicine and here are seven of them (left to right): Miss s Mary Thomas, Lee Wee Chee, Lee Ah Chong, N. Sundaraledchimy, Dorothy Khoo, Oon Chiew Seng and Lily Sarma— Straits Times picture.46 words
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143 1941-08-13 10 Taiping Races Order Of Running Non- Acceptors "J-liE order of running and non-acceptors at Taipjin to-morrow, the first day of the Taiping Turf Club's August professional meeting, arc: Ka:e 1: Horses, class 3. about 5 furs Farnley, Oreypion. Rare 2: Ponies, class 2. dlv. 2. about 5 furs. Llsheen. 3143 words
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Article104 1941-08-13 10 BAFFLES HOTEL Dinner Dance (Informal) Bpm night. GREAT WORLD Cabaret: Night Diince 8.30 to MidnlKlit. Glob?: Invisible Enemy Ac Wild Hurse R&dto. Sky: Pride of nAPPY TBKATBS (Happy World) Legion of Lost Flyers Swiss Family K.:binsoii. Seaside: Hcturn of Cisco Kid. NEW WORLD I'iieauejj and Cinemas. Show Cabaret. Dancing.104 words
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249 1941-08-13 10 Bangkok, Aug. 13. THE conviction that Thailand has 1 not yet turned the corner is predominant m competent quarters, especially In view of Mr. Duff Cooper's prediction of Important developments In the Far East, special cabinet meetings In Australia and new em-.rgencyReuter - 249 words
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Article63 1941-08-13 10 Bangkok, Aug. 13. RESPONSrBLE circles flatly deny that any reinforcements have been sent to the Indo-China border. It is learned m authoritative quarters that there Is no truth m reoorts circulating m Bangkok that the Thai-land-Malaya international express will run only once weekly instead of twiceReuter - 63 words
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Article, Illustration23 1941-08-13 10 The Maharajah of Patiala inspecting men of an Indian artillery w during his tour of the Indian Army m Malaya.23 words
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214 1941-08-13 10 AMERICAN AIR CHIEF ON VISIT TO INDIES Plans To Facilitate Delivery Of U.S. War Materials Bandoeng, Aug. 13. DRIGADIER-GEN. H. B. Clagett, Chief of the Philippine Air Force, conferred lengthily with Dutch and Australian military leaders at the Netherlands Indies War Department yesterday. After the conference, Qen. Clagett I declared,214 words
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59 1941-08-13 10 Washington. Aug. VI. SENATOR Walter George, until recently O I rmrn of the Senate Foreign Rcla v Committee, told reporters to-day that the United States 'might speedily find It necessary to anticipate any participation by Germany In the control of France's Wrstern Hemisphere possessionsReuter - 59 words
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119 1941-08-13 10 TOKIO CHIEFS SILENT Rushing Internal Mobilization Tokio. Aug. 13. rOREIGN diplomatic ooservcr. m Tokio remain neither optimistic nor dismayed at seeing no change m the situation during the Icjst few days. The American Amba.^ad ir. Mr. Joseph Grew, is waiting the first opportunity to see Adm. Toyoda. the Foreign Minister,Reuter - 119 words
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Article123 1941-08-13 10 QUIET TRUST," SAYS TOKIO PAPER Tokio. Aug. 13. "JAPAN and the Soviet Union ar« conducting their affairs In an atmosphere of quiet trust and accommodation." writes the Japan Times, organ of the Japanese Foreign Office. The newspaper refers t; "ftp rated denials by M. Lozovsky, Soviet spokpsman, which should convince123 words
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Article63 1941-08-13 10 r~E death occurred at the Penan? Oeneral Hospital this morning of Mrs. J. Cooper, wife of Mr. Cooper, the acting chairman of the Penang HarI ttour Board. Mrs. Cooper, who was 43, leaves alsa her mother. Mrs. A. R Reid, and a brother, Mr. M. D. P.63 words
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Advertisement24 1941-08-13 10 WS^mmMi'M t\\ BUB By &%wKj m* f IjEJRBi (Advertisement of The General Electric Ok Ltd.. of England "Magnet House Singapore.) —^——i^i—^— 241 Wanni USA24 words
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Article251 1941-08-13 11 Expenditure Of 575 Million Guilders Batavla, Aug. 7. WITH a deficit, of 400 million guilders on the budgets for the years 1939 to 1942 inclusive, there Is a total expenditure for defence of roughly 575 million guilders, stated the director of the Financial Department. "I believe," he251 words
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Article110 1941-08-13 11 NEW Legislative Councillors, both official and unofficial, will take their seats r.t the next meeting of the Council on Aug. 25. Mr. P. Sammj, barrkster-at-law, hu.s ben appointed a Legislative Councillor to succeed Mr. H. H. Abdoolcader. whose term ended after 13 years service. Mr. L. A.110 words
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Article104 1941-08-13 11 U7ITH Jtting ceremony, the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. J L Wilson, will be enthroned Bishop cf Singapore at St. Andrew's Cathedral at 5 30 p.m. to-day. This Is the first occasion m the history of tho Church m Singapore on which the choirs of104 words
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Article30 1941-08-13 11 The Malay Mail is officially Informed that the anonymous F.M.S. resident who has made a gift of $50,000 to the Imperial Exchequer, is Mr. D. H. Hampshire, of Kuala Lumpui.30 words
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396 1941-08-13 11 SARAWAK RANGERS TO BE RE-FORMED Revival Of Unit Maintained Under The Army Act AN order published m the provides that an old and di as "Sarawak Rangers" should The Sarawak Raneers is raised and maintained under the Army Act for service m any part of Sarawak, North Borneo, Brunei and396 words
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Article306 1941-08-13 11 THE following donations to The Wai Fund are recorded to-day Transferred from Penan*, bring 233 rd Instalment of roiUrlball^m made thresgh the Ptnanc Gaaotte and Strait* F.rho UtM Blßgapan sWyal G«*f flub. Sin(apare proceeds sf War Fsusi sweepstake for Jsjly ICt Royal Singapore Golf Clab,306 words
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Article38 1941-08-13 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batarla, Aug. 12. AN Aneta telegram from 'London states that Prince Bernha of the Netherlands will broadcast the Netherland Indies to-mor >w. He will ppeaV about the P- w funds.38 words
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Article304 1941-08-13 11 Suitable Flour From Bananas INVESTIGATIONS carried out by the 1 Department of Agriculture, Malaya, have shown that a variety of banana (Pisang Tandok) produces the brightest coloured flour, especially if the central core of the fruit is removed before drying. An attractive appearance, comments the Malayan Agricultural304 words
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Article198 1941-08-13 11 (From Our Own Correspondent* Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 12. TRAVELLING m the aoate salasn of the F.MS. Railways, the Maharajah of Pailala arrived m Kuala Lum- -Kir this morning from Singapore. His Highness, wiaring uniform, walked iwith a slight limp. On his arrival he was met198 words
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159 1941-08-13 11 ffTrTE application of a tenant, Mr. G F. 1 Strickland, to have an order of the Rent Assessment Board reversed, *as dismissed by the Eoard yesterday. The order of the Board on the former application permitted the landlord, Mr. Yeo Chiang Swee, to eject the159 words
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Article157 1941-08-13 11 f THE Thai Consul-General at Singapore has x released the text of an official statement of the Thai Government summarised In earlier cables from Bangkok: "Thailand." the statement says, "still adhere* to the policy of being good friends with all countries and definitely not being157 words
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93 1941-08-13 11 •THE foil 3 wing telegram has been re1 celved by the Govsrmr, Sir Shenton Thomas, from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, London: "I have received with much appreciation your telegram reporting that a total sum of 5.">0,2(X),000 has been presented tc His93 words
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Advertisement160 1941-08-13 11 "WHY NOT DEPEND ON ME FOR YOUR MILK SUPPLY?" WOULD you like to have milk natural flavor of the original fullthat cannot spoil even cream milk are still there. without refrigeration? Milk that is always fresh and pure? Then try None is ever wasted— because Klira Klim. keeps indefinitely and160 words
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Advertisement551 1941-08-13 11 CHRISTYS SOFT FELT WITH SHAP BRIM The 1941 version of the /iiPiHfelte>^ >s Nw hat that was such an /■m^^l ■»"''£b^b»w outstanding success last year. The fitting, weight v^[«^i«^ and quality cf the hat remain the *ame but the >"^iS|j^J ■tyle has been Slightly iJT^^^^^ 9attaaak& 'f^aa^aaaaaaV modified. The crown551 words
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536 1941-08-13 12 MAN FATALLY INJURED BY UNIDENTIFIED CAR Alleged "Hit-€?-Run" Tactics Described By Witnesses "THE number of the motor-car involved m the collision is not known, nor is there any evidence as to the identity of its driver," seated Mr. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday at an inquiry into the536 words
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185 1941-08-13 12 INDONESIANS IN JAVA To Fight Japanese Propaganda (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Aug. 12. IHE Indonesian party, Gerindo, 1 held a meeting at Soerabaya recently In order to determine subjects for discussion at the next congress m Batavia. With respect to Japan's "Greater Asia" propaganda, the following was said: "OerindD.185 words
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80 1941-08-13 12 AUSTRALIANS SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH DUTCH (Prom Our Own Correspondent Batavla, Aug. 13. THE Australian Journalistic delegation, which Is due m Singapore on Friday, toured the naval and air force establishments m Sourabaya before going on to JocJa and Batavia Replying to a welcome at the Sourabaya naval base by80 words
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1447 1941-08-13 12 MARY CHOW, a Singapore cabaret hoste&> who is the principal witness m a case In which S. A. Dawood, a young Indian shipchandler, is charged with committing criminal breach of trust of each, a cheque and Jewellery allegedly belonging to Mary Chow,1,447 words
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Advertisement490 1941-08-13 12 tot YOU en be happy, healthy and mm f 1 gloriously fit, and get full Pff^l A enjoyment Out of life if you follow taW A the golden rule of taking two mt\ m* Am Bile b«ans regularly every night. B^ jasnsi Bile Beans not only bring Bnw^an^l renewed hcjlth490 words
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Advertisement471 1941-08-13 12 SECOND TO NONE MALAYA'S BEST MAPROS Chicken. Curry Mutton Curry Roast Chicken Roast Ueick Chicken Stew Malayan Mackerel Papaya Rambutan Mangos teen Egg Jam Dorian Jam fireen V.kk Jam ManKoateen Jam Tree Tomato Jam Papaya loire Tree Tomato Juke Passion Fruit Juice Nutmeg Jelly Coconut Marmalade Carry MUturr Canned 'by471 words
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766 1941-08-13 13 Spokesman Reluctant To Define Attitude To U.S. Help For Soviet Tokio, Aue. VI. THE apparent complacency m Anglo-American diplomatic circles m the last two clays is attributed to the belief that major Japanese issues have been reduced to the simplest form rather than to excessiveReuter - 766 words
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Article95 1941-08-13 13 Tokio, Au<. 12. A STRONG appeal was made to the Government by the Tokio Nichi Nichi to-day for more frankness with the people. In an outspoken editorial, the Journal ask* Prince Konoye "to talk over his ideals with the people," asserting: that the masses95 words
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Article265 1941-08-13 13 Effect Of Warning By Telephone London, Aug. 12. THE rising tension m the Far East found London newspapers this morning fain.ly hopeful that war with japan would be averted. Ihis hope was based on the interview of the Japanese Minister m Wash'ngton, Mr. Kaname Wakasugi, with the265 words
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Article122 1941-08-13 13 U.S. Now Moving Closer To War' Washington, Aug. 11. THE Philippine Sugar Association Chief, Mr. George Fair-child. virtually concluded conferences with high ranking government officials here on the shipping situation to-day and told the United Press, "The situation itself will be solved when officials here realize the Far Eastern situation122 words
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Article129 1941-08-13 13 Chungking, Aug. 12. JAPANESE planes, tor the filth successive day, raided the Chungking area to-day at 4 p.m. The attack was centred on the villages 12 miles west of the capital. No details of the damage or casualties resulting from the raid were available this afternoon.129 words
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98 1941-08-13 13 Toido. Aug. 13. 'FHE decision to grant exemptions In the application of regulations freezing assets to all nations, on a reciprocal basis, was announced yesterday by the Jdt*ii<« l'-umoct: Min.stry. Exceptions will dtp ad upon the treatment of Japanese nationals where toe freezing order IsReuter - 98 words
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Advertisement356 1941-08-13 13 1 A drop or two of MURINE lo each eye will do wonden towards making them feel comfortable. Use MURINE reguUrly every night and morning and to relieve eyes that have become reddened, inflamed, or irritated from reflected tun glare, driving.or overwork. MURINE if safe, toothing, and nfntbinn C&&M the356 words
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Advertisement871 1941-08-13 13 The greatest invention of the past 15 years is m this Toothbrush rr v Sa#J Ht^ttat ß^Bßf.lfl I Ont krnth few* wms I I W ndtm r../*»r»,* I I 'I'" 10.000 I I mil mylrw luftt mm mil H (T»W*l Jf/jJI I'Wl tfttt 3MW4 tttt H WHY Wisdom IS THE871 words
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184 1941-08-13 14 Moscow Said To Have Taken Part In Talks On Australian Demand London, Aug. 12. AN Australian demand for a hard and fast agreement on "the methods to block Japan m the Pacific was one of the major matters discussed m the recent184 words
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Article271 1941-08-13 14 'Japanese Ready To March' Saigon Travellers On Threat To Thailand Manila, Aug. 12. l APAN at present has upwards of 30,000 troops In Saigon, all exceptionally well equipped, travellers from Saigon stated here to-day, reports United Press. The behaviour of the troops is excellent, thr tr->\e!t-Ts *»id. The general feelingReuter - 271 words
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124 1941-08-13 14 Melbourne, Aug. 12. MR. R. O. MENZIES. the Australian Prime Minister, may go to London again soon. This was Indicated by Mr. Menzies himself at the conclusion of the emergency cabinet meeting which was continued to-day. Stating that the Cabinet had unanimously requestedReuter - 124 words
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118 1941-08-13 14 Death Of Man Who Kept A Thousand Secrets London, Aug. 12. SIR Reginald Poole— a solicitor who was said to have "kept a thousand secrets" because of his association with important divorce cases died m London last night. He was 76. He appear' d on one side or other InReuter - 118 words
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90 1941-08-13 14 Runaway Axis Ships Land Thai Officers Bangkok, Aug. 12. TWO Thai Customs officers whose whereabouts were unknown since the disappearance of two Axis cargo vessels have now returned to Bangkok. They reported to their superiors that they were landed at an island In the Culf of Thailand by the AxisReuter - 90 words
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92 1941-08-13 14 Japanese Are Leaving Burma Philippines Rangoon Aug. 13. TN view of their Inability to continue biutlness owing to the freezing order, several Japanese residents m Burma are returning to Japan. It Is 'earned there is at present one Japanese steamer In harbour and more are expected to arrive shortly. AReuter - 92 words
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40 1941-08-13 14 Saigon, Aug. 12. WAR risk Insurance premium to and from Indo-Chlna increased trom 3 to 5 per cent, to-day. Between Inclo-Ctiinu ports. Insurance rates were increased from 2 to 3 per cent,— United Press.40 words
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204 1941-08-13 14 Saigon, Aug. 12. "THAILAND would need. and welcome, assistance if she were attacked," stated Col. Sarablaga. jhead of the Thai delegation to the boundary commission, to-day. Emphasizing that Thailand had not yet received any demands from any quarter. Col. Sarablaga declared the strictestReuter - 204 words
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Advertisement271 1941-08-13 14 In the market-shortly m vv COLUMBIA V M. TBPBIIIIBUM) uil Ik} Mo<VI \7 Model w KfV w ioL 22B RECORD-PLAYERS OPERATED ON NANG HENG CO., PIANO HOUSE, Up-country 103-105, Selegie Road, Singapore 225, Batu Road, Kuala Lumpur. Cl^CntS WdHtcd. otagwatej We have pleasure m announcing that we have been appointed271 words
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Advertisement113 1941-08-13 14 T^HERE n nothing so refreshing as a long, cooling drink < f i LH Juice the natural juice of the \MI i choicest Malayan pineapples, fully ripened m the fu-ld and hygienically canned under strict Government control m up-to-date factories. The delicious and appetizing flavour of "Golden Dew", its healthfulness,113 words
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81 1941-08-13 15 206 Horses And Ponies To Run At Five-Day Meeting A GOOD entry of 206 horses and ponies, comprising 45 horses m class one, 72 horses m class two, 67 horses m class three and 22 ponies m class one, has been received for the81 words
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Article103 1941-08-13 15 THE following are Straits Chinese Recrea- tion Club cricket team for week-end games A;.-.inst the S.C.C. at S.C.R.C. at 2 p.m. on Saturday: Eu C'heow Chye, Swee lim Swang. Ong Sweo Keng, Lav Hock Chyp. Un Hon Wing, L. H. Tay, Fung Guan Chye, Chua Boon Unn.103 words
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Article54 1941-08-13 15 THE second division (a) league soccer match j 1 between the RA. (Blakan Mat!) and Moravia, to have b en played at the S.H.B. yiM T'iay, was postponed. The second division (b) match, between the Wanderers and the Kallang Airmen, to have b~en played at S<-'crr>ng ye r54 words
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Article49 1941-08-13 15 Soccer: S.A.F.A. learnr, flmt dhrlrion. RA. (Hcary Rrcimrntl vs. Manchester*, Chan~i; reaerve divisian, S.C.F.A. vs. Loyils, SHU.; seofend division (a), Malay Kefinieot vs. R AS t. Alexandra. Tennis: Kbo Sin Kie and Mrs. R. R. C. Carter m exhibition matches at Singapore Recreation Club, 4.30 p.m.49 words
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Article299 1941-08-13 15 Gordon Highlanders 3; Police Z. r VYING more constructive football, the Gordon Highlanders beat the Police by three goals to two at Changi yesterday In the first division of the S.A.F.A. league. thus avenging a first round defeat. The score is not a true indication299 words
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198 1941-08-13 15 Aiiport S.I. t: S.O'-A. Ou^ViNo at the Clericai Union ground th- Airport Spjru Club beat the S.C.F.A. by two goals to n3 m a second division (b) league soccer match yeUtrdigr. The Chinese were a more forceful team and a draw would have198 words
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Article217 1941-08-13 15 A LARGE crowd watched Khc Sin KtC. the Malayan singles tennis champion and Chinese Davis Cup player, figure m five exhibition matches at the V.M.C.A. yesUrday. Sin Kle again gave a delightful exhibition. He easily won his singles match, and m three of the four doubles217 words
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145 1941-08-13 15 'pHE following- are this week-end's ties in' the open badminton championships of SingaporeSATURDAY AT M 5 P.M. Women's Singles (Seati-Ftnab) Chlonh I |Hlok Chor (Roseray) v§. Nellie Chia (Be- I liprei; Doreen Kiong (Eclipse) vs. Young: Sook Lian (Merridale). Mixed Dovbtex: Low Poh Hye and145 words
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949 1941-08-13 15 Opening Day Of Taiping Turf Club's August Meeting /•ItEVPION and Maintain should make two of the best bets at Taiping to-morrow, the opening day of the Taiping Turf Club's August professional meeting, for which a card of seven races has been provided. A review949 words
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170 1941-08-13 15 London, Aug. 12. I ORD RO6EBERVS PTOLEMY, which it is considered brs a good outsider's chance m the £t. l«ger, will hnve a stifl test when no participates m the historic "Silver Bell," one of England's oldest turf events, at Lanark next Saturday. TheReuter - 170 words
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Article70 1941-08-13 15 'J'HE Singapore Airport Sports Club will meet the Johore Bahru District Football Association m a friendly soccer match at the Trade School ground at SIS p jn. on Saturday. The following will represent the Singapore Airport: H. van Cuylenberg. Amat U. K. Hr<wein R. R. M.lnc, Nicheil70 words
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Article57 1941-08-13 15 rE third anniverfAry of the Indian Ycutn L.a s up. Sin?ap^re. will b« celebrated on Sunday. The rr-Kramme includes music and boxing during the :orsnorn at the premises of the League followed by another murical *nt*rtaji ment and a meeting at 4.30 pjn. at the residence of57 words
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Article28 1941-08-13 15 AIR Headquarters beat the Naval Base Corinthians by three goals to one hi a second division (bt league *0~- er match p!»yed at Oeylang stadium y.28 words
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239 1941-08-13 15 THE following to the schedule of racing for the Singapore Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting: First day. Saturday. Aag. IS: Horses, class one, divisions one, two, three and four, six fi:rlonss: horses, class two, divisions one and two, six furlongs; horses, class three, divisions239 words
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Advertisement175 1941-08-13 15 Keep it handif! DRLZO-ZINC OXIDE PLASTER This British-made sei2-adhesft« plaster should be m every medirin* chest— it is the Ideal dressing- for cut* bruises and wounds. Obtainable from all first class dispensaries m widths of H" to 2". A. N. ST. OALMAS CO., LTD. Established IS3I. Contractors to His Majesty's175 words
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257 1941-08-13 16 Battles Raging In 4 Sectors As Germans Try To Force Decision Moscow, Aug. 12. THE Germans, without relaxing pressure on their three main objectives, to-day resumed operations m the direction of Kexholm, m the Karelian Isthmus, and continued their drive on Solsti mReuter - 257 words
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Article44 1941-08-13 16 Washington. Aug. 12. "pHE Red nary newspaper Kraany Flot says 1 that In the 44 days of the GermanSoviet war, the Nazi navy has lost 14 submarines m the '-astern naval theatre. The article assumes that the German nary powessed 150 submarines. —United Press.44 words
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Article, Illustration301 1941-08-13 16 Won High R. A.F. Awards Despite Handicap London, Aug. 12. UHNO-COMMANDER Douglas Robert Bader, the famous legless pilot who, despite his physical handicap, won some of the highest R.A.P. honours, is reported missing. The announcement was made by his father, the Rccor of Sprothborough, near Doncaster.Reuter - 301 words
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Article73 1941-08-13 16 New York, Aug. 12. rB production for t^ie R.A.F. of the first of a large number of Kitty Hawk Fighters is announced by Mr. I O. Vaughan, president of the Curtissj Wright Corporation. I The Kitty Hawk develoos 100 more horse power and 25Reuter - 73 words
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Article105 1941-08-13 16 London, Aug. 12. THE Germans have begun mobiiiz- Ing Poles m the so-called Incorporated provinces for military service against Russia, according to news Just received from Poland through an unimpeachable source. Enrolment notices are being Issued by the labour orgarUation and those who fall to reportReuter - 105 words
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43 1941-08-13 16 SYRIA LEBANON OPEN AGAIN TO TOURISTS Cairo. Aug. 11. SYRIA and Lebanon again open for tourist traffic, states the Free French headquartan. Perec ns seelftnf not weather homes and Intending h( ildaymakers are Invited to visit the Free French headquarter* In Cairo. Reutnr.Reuter - 43 words
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Article, Illustration377 1941-08-13 16 LORD WILLINGDON SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA AT AGE OF 74 Proconsul Of Emp're Was Known As "The Man Who C ould Not Retire" London, Aug. 12. lORD WILLINGDON, known as "the man who cannot retire," died this afternoon. He had been ill with pneumonia. One of the few commoners to haveReuter - 377 words
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Article48 1941-08-13 16 London, Aug. 12. rE Canadian army will shortly have the greatest divisional strength m it history. Already its total strength including troops at home and overseas U about 220,000 men and further volunteers are being recruited at tha rate of about 7,000 monthly.48 words
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Advertisement213 1941-08-13 16 Useful and Decorative (j PEKING CARPETS RUGS IN AN EXCLUSIVE SELECTION— QUALITY GUARANTEED— Also a large stock of Pewter 4 Copper Wares, Curies jncrllcry A etc. The Old Capital 31. STAMFORD ROAD. SINGAPORE. Hill Model Q26 mmnni with I ALL LATEST Spread-Band Tuning I MODELS IN 7 R.C-A. Tubes s213 words
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Advertisement186 1941-08-13 16 sssss^^^^issss^^^lssssssssssssssssP^^^ssssssssssssssss^^^^^T^*T^^ssssssl Confident of lier lMm_ Charm she uses Atkinsons Eau ac Cologne tmJf Jt No heat, no stifling weather, can disturb her poita. X NJ j Her charm is certain— refreshing and cool as the tinkling of ice m a long glass. For always at hand A •he has Atkinsons186 words
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