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Title Section36 1941-08-20 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY 1 MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-LARGEST NET SALES 16 PA(,ES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1941. VnUE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1941. PKICK 5 CKNTS36 words
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Advertisement224 1941-08-20 1 MIEN CHONG 'or SMART TAILORING S< I olrm.in St., S'parr. Phonr 4816 ATkiUblf^Suit Lenctht "Kockvillr" suitlnr^U.S.A.WAIN SHIEIX'S In Silk >nd Wool Also AMtiRK AN SIIAKKSKIN. In various colour* When all our removal arrangements have K'"fl^HB#j«?* Bf ll&lllO U Wl/' 1 Won completed we shall be operating the two K-iffll B&SE224 words
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Advertisement6 1941-08-20 1 SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. {•PHONE S47U.6 words
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Advertisement10 1941-08-20 1 FINAL EDTN. ELSIE MARY Qattery Road. Just arrived Americari Dressed,10 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary80 1941-08-20 2 Uis. Yeo Koon Beng. alias Bibik Slew, passed away peacefully at her residence. No. 17, Lorong 26, Geylang. on lUesday. 19th lnst., aged 57 years. She leaves behind her husband, 3 sons, Yeo Keng Chal, Syn Chal and Swee Chai, 2 daughters. Ken; Nco and Bon; Soo, 1 son-in-law.80 words
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Article32 1941-08-20 2 Mr Leong Ah Keng wishes to express hi* sincere thanks to all friends and relatives who attended the funeral of his beloved wife and to those who sent scrolls and wreaths.32 words
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Article37 1941-08-20 2 Mi. Mrs. Choy Khun Heng and Mr. and Mrs. Yong Ron Vul wish to tender their li. artful thanks to all friends and relatives for the valuable presents they received and the kind attendance at their wedding.37 words
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Advertisement1072 1941-08-20 2 ORQUHART.— To Blanche, wife of W. O. lirquhart on Aug. 30. 1941 at. the Materrity Hospital, Spore, a daughter. VINCENT— On 15/8-41 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital Medan to Uone Margaret (nee Nicolson) wife of WUUam Douglas Janvrln Vincent, a son. PRIEST-OLIVER.— The engagement Is announced of Maurice Allan Priest of1,072 words
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Advertisement795 1941-08-20 2 DOMESTIC SERVANTS i AND WORKMEN. BABY AMAHS. Cooks. Boys, fitters, coolies supplied. Dial 2144 or call at Singapore Employment Agency, 79 Buklt Tlmah Road. Singapore. AGENTS WANTED WANTED AGENTS for the sale of our Christmas Greeting and Idd cards. Select i designs. Handsome remuneration. Apply Graphic Artz Behind Imperial Bank.795 words
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Advertisement866 1941-08-20 2 PIANOS FIANO WANTED hy European. State price and Make. Box No. 997. Straits Times. MOTOR VEHICLES VAUXHALL 14 h.p. 1940 model only S.OOu miles. 82.400 or nearest. Box 69, S. Times. FOR SALE 9 H.P. 1935 Standard Saloon European owned and driven vjund mechanical condition 8850 -:ash. Ring ***** after866 words
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Advertisement759 1941-08-20 2 AUCTION NOTICES THE SINGAPORE AUCTIONEERS. ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of essentially modern Dutch high-grade polished teak household furniture by VAN i HIN A 00. Ltd.. Orchard Road, crockery. rlassware. cooking utensils, potted plant*, etc. etc. (By Order of Miss V. M. Rodyks) to be held at No. 432. Orchard Road, on759 words
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Advertisement222 1941-08-20 2 -Usenet* BARCAm 1939 AUSTIN 18 SALOON 7 Seater excellent car for a large family. Uucoed Maroon with black wings it has a very smart appearance. New tyres and mechanically first class. MANY OTHERS From which to Choose 1936 AUSTIN 10 SALOON 1938 AUSTIN BIG SEVEN 1936 AUSTIN SEVEN SALOON 1935222 words
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Advertisement417 1941-08-20 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENT! P. 0. BRITISH INDIA N. Y. K. LINE. AND APCAR LINE. to japan rincorporateo to England) SINGAPORE TO KANMON, KO PENINSULAR ANI> ORIENTAL 8. N CO. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO AND YOKOHAMA. SERVICE. Th, D«l mIM. mttK. M MIX -Mm TO INDIA totaad •> to* P. O 8.417 words
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Advertisement695 1941-08-20 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates ere not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Service* to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)695 words
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Advertisement56 1941-08-20 3 K.P.M. LINE REGULAR SERVICES TO THE NETHERLANDS INDIES CHINA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND AFRICA N V KOHINKUJKE PAKETVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ K. P. M. LINE (Incorporated in the Netherlands Indies) TeL 5451 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. FREQUENT SAILINGS DURING SEPTEMBER DESTINED TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS APPLY TO: AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES56 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous469 1941-08-20 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE ZBI. LIU se/» (til m ZHPI »t» me* dO.a* nan o.«7» «.i ZHTt 7.U wi '«1J» as.) ZBL, ZHP.l. 7.MP* 5 00 p.m. Teochow Miutc or gramophone racords: 5. 35 p.m. Neva «n Cantor.*se. 5 50 p.m. Reeorc?d Hnkkier MuMc; 6.00 p.m. Newt In Hokkien; 15 p.m.469 words
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Miscellaneous459 1941-08-20 3 EMPIRE STATION EASTEKN UIV1I t BBS. 11-M ML •a CSV 1141 m/n; U 14 asetrea. GSF It-U s»/a»; IMl Mint GSO 1171 a/ca; J».SJ wlm. S 10 p.m. Ioodoo calling. 6.Mp.m. 1.35 p.m. War commentary; I 45 p.m. Listening post. S.SO p.m. Swth Churchill Tie OUrex la 'Happy Days' 7.30459 words
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AROUND THE MARKETS
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522 1941-08-20 4 SHARES STEADY BUT QUIETER By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore. Aug. 20. rIE topic under discussion in market circles this morning Is the raising of the exportable quota for rubber for the last quartsr of this year to 120 per cent, of basic quota. This522 words
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Article95 1941-08-20 4 {Ungapore. Aug. 23. •men yum CtamMer t TJO Hambun Cube 112.25 Jmva Cuba 113.00 Copra Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $2 65 Pepvf White MuDtok $16 50 White $15.75 Black $7.75 Saao Flour No Ijnroa $5.50 $550 Fair $5.35 $5.35 Sarawak $4 75 $4.75 Tamoca Small Flak* H-M95 words
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Article135 1941-08-20 4 London. Aug. 19. INVITATIONS will soon be Issued to an Inter-Allied conference In London to discuss the post-war -economic relief of occupied countries. The utmost importance attaches to these discussions, not only toward mitigating the post-war position of Europe but also conducing toward solving the problem of world surpluses. TheReuter - 135 words
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486 1941-08-20 4 Doubtful If Production Will Increase Accordingly By Our Financial Correspondent COR the first time in the history of rubber regulation the permissible exportable quantity has been fixed at more than 100 per cent, of the basic quota. The Internationa] Rubber Regulation Committee met486 words
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Article178 1941-08-20 4 rte following %n cIm ncn*j.*r nut O>t mcrnlng •ccorslcg o ur.c (Ulir '•Irrclar uru». 0? U» HoWtna ««v Vimnctiu Suiklrj London I.I 2/4 112 London demand i 4 I '32 Switzerland iT.T. only) 202 48 New York demand 47.10 UonUetiaema.DC tl 8S Batavta demand M.71 Samarang demand U SI178 words
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Article416 1941-08-20 4 Batavia, Aug. t N the quarterly report for the second quarx ter of this year the Nederlandscb* Handfl-MaatschapplJ (Netherlands Trading Society) writes:— Once again the lack of shipping space made Itself srrlously frit during the quarter as It did In th« preceding o'larter. Although the416 words
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Article60 1941-08-20 4 New York, Aug. 19. THE following were the Drt-es of Straits tin m cents per pound on the Commodity Exchange to-day and y3sterday Trading m rubber was suspended. in Spot August Septemx-: October November 63 52 52 00 52 00 51 75 51 7560 words
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Article79 1941-08-20 4 ng»£ ffednniUv. An| Zt. n«on. (layer* Seller* Pri«» Prfcei Nfeaf. i«m«) 3*«4 Vo IX I!.!»S tob 111 1 Jur»-\«r iSHler'* option* if, Sttt v \<} K.S.S tn.x Ir. bale* J»«?-A»t iSflkr'i option) 18'; J*U r.A.o tss ii i m mm Jail-lut Srll.r. o»tlon< tl% 3*79 words
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Article32 1941-08-20 4 The following rubb.-r rrop.s were harvested in July: Brur. Bukit Timah Changkat Ha-t'ir Indrarrirl Luna.s Nyalas Tapah Ulu Pantiaii 37.314 4.687 2C.S68 H.:Ti4 I4S4M 53 380 35,000 95.003 87832 words
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Article66 1941-08-20 4 Dow Jones Averages New York, Auk. 19. T*HE following were th? Dow Jones Averages when the New York Stoci Exchange and Commodity Exchange closed to-day and yesterday: ins- IB lot 17 30 Industrials 125 62 ***** 20 Rails 30 19 30.12 18 U 11 ties 18.39 18.33 4066 words
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Article101 1941-08-20 4 RUBBER INDUSTRY TAXATION rE chairman of Llnggl Plantations, Ltd.. Sir John Hay, criticises the height of taxation which Is draining liquid resources vital to the rubber industry's future. In spite of rising costs, prospects are favourable, barrlns hostilities in Malaya, as the abnormal United States demand is likely to continueReuter - 101 words
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Article75 1941-08-20 4 Shanghai, Aug. 19. BUSINESS remained virtually at a standstill to-day pending clarification of the foreign exchange situation. The Hongkong and Shanghai's Bank's merchant selling rates for legitimate imports remained at 3 5 32d. not 3 3 32d. as erroneously reported yesterday and 5 5/16 US. cents. However,Reuter - 75 words
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Advertisement912 1941-08-20 4 PUBLIC NOTICES THE AYER MOLEK RUBBER ro-n,. b.w. night f iMil/iunt SftSQY COMPANY, LIMITED. Griere, A.T. Flying Onieer, 7C4S3*. Lyon, an. Sergeant. 74M53. Bishop. OJ. Sergeant, 5MS63, tirvrrnv i. h-r.h« »iv.^ T^»-rf~. Williamson., CX. Sergeant. SMSlft, IIOTICE u hereby (flren that an Interim .r—onH r.j ii ScrreanC 621M2 Dividend of912 words
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Advertisement261 1941-08-20 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. It Is hereby notified that the appointment of Probationary Junior Bub -Officer. Singapore Plre Brigade, has been filled. Applicants are thanked. EURASIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. An entertainment by the Eurasian Women's Association is being held at the President's residence. 44. St. Michael's Road oil Sunday, 7th September, from261 words
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Advertisement86 1941-08-20 4 COME TO COCONUT GROVE f^ YOU UKE TO DANCE GOOD CHOW SWEET MUSIC SEA BREEZES ROMANCE UNDER SWAYING PALMS INDIVIDUAL ENTERTAINMENT TO BE WHERE REGULAR PEOPLE ARE WHERE OSTELLE COWAN WILL WELCOME YOU AND COWAN AND BAILEY WTT t. ENTERTAIN YOU PHONE ***** PHONE ***** Pasir Pan jang Road Singapore.86 words
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Article378 1941-08-20 5 Quiet But Firm Undertone London. Aug. IS. /\N the Stock Exchange to-day Home Rails provided the main feature with a strong all-round advance Influenced by hopes of an early statement on the new government agreement. Elsewhere, conditions were quieter but the undertone continues firm and prices generally378 words
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Article113 1941-08-20 5 i I-Yom Ot.r Own Correspondent) I/Midon. Aug. 18. Th.- following are to-day's "bid" quotat\im< for Plied TnuU: d Brili&h GeneAl ''A" 15 oxd British Empire "B" not available British Empire Cumulative not available Briti.li Empire C'prehenslve not available British General "A" 15 3 Brm 'i i-nr-r.il "B 1113 words
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Article201 1941-08-20 5 MolLs close at the General Post Office as follows- TO-MOKROW Aden air 4 p.m. Africa air 4 p.m. 'America air 4 p.m. Australia air 4 p.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Ceylon alt 4 p.m. Egypt air 4 p.m. 'Europe air 4 p.m. Great Britain &c air201 words
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1367 1941-08-20 5 TUESDAY, AUG. 19, 1M1: 4 P.M. ■UlfINO Barer* Seflen Ampat (5a) 2a 7V4d 3a Austral Amil (Ss) 7s 7l 3d c d. Austral Malay (f) 33s 8d 34s 6d cd. Ayer Hitam (5s) 11a iss Ayer Weng ($1) .65 .70 Bangrtn Tin 12* M 14a1,367 words
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Article116 1941-08-20 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES i Prom Oui Own OrrresDondem I London, Aug. 19. fOMMODITV and Exchange markets cloud as follow* with previous Quotations in parenthesis:— RIBBER: Steady. COTTON: Closed (or duration of war. PEPPER: White Muutok: 16d. riSd.). Lampong black In bond- 9d (9d > TIN: Easier. Spot: £257% (£257*) Forward: £260%116 words
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Article61 1941-08-20 5 r PHE following tin-ore outputs are reported for the first half of August:— The dredge of Satupu.o worked to Aug. 12 .•.lid then closed down for repairs. It is expected to restart on Sept. 1. V.upuio r ongkah Com. luluapa Valley Dredge 1 Dredge 2 Dredge 361 words
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Article199 1941-08-20 5 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokerg* Association. Singapore, Auf. 19. Boefei l'otaj tm Oompanj Ovum Clam Oat* bm. ftwaesai j« IB ftoakit f>»1» te date Aust. Amal. 3d. NO6 H4d. bonus 15% Aust. Malay 9d. No. S3 M. bonus Sap. 3 Sep. 13 Sen I 15% Kampong199 words
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Advertisement7 1941-08-20 5 L^otnpanu^CfLimited SINGAPORE-— PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR —MALACCA7 words
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Advertisement784 1941-08-20 5 BANISH THE SHADOW OF FATNESS JJANISH the shadow ftf^^b of Fatness from sßT^^ podgy ankles, thick m m wrists, double chin ■'i guloly fat ruin every HbbJ S!N pleasure In life, hide M threaten your health, f fcxeesaive Weight K]|FIH 4J I pate a series* strain ■j r I upon784 words
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Advertisement160 1941-08-20 5 INDIAN BANK. LIMITED (Incorporated in British India.) (Liabilttp ol Members Limited.) (Established 19*7) 1 W Authorised Capital Kit. 6«.M,«M Issued and Sahscribed (apital 47.92^«« Paid-up Capital 12.79.280 Reserve and other Funds m 'it.no Total Working Funds as on 31-12-1940, ovrr lU. 63 millions. Head Office Worth Beaea Bead. Madras. Local160 words
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Advertisement750 1941-08-20 6 VICTORY IS ASSURED B BUD and LOU HAVE JOINED THE ARMY!! START LAUGHING AGAIN 1 HOLLYWOOD DECLARES WAR OPENING 10-DAY! A|mTA on Gloom as ABBOTT CCSTELLO 4 SHOWS 11 a.m. 3.15, 6.15 and 9.15 UAI I I UL take over the laugh offensive! o*k The Screen's Funniest Wartime Comedy since750 words
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286 1941-08-20 7 London, Aug. 19. |*^R. Churchill lunched with the King yesterday following his return to London. He delivered to Hit* Majesty a note from President Roosevelt. Mr. Churchill lost no time In getting in touch with his Ministerial colleagues and within a short time of his286 words
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557 1941-08-20 7 London, Aug. 19. MR Churchill s first words on his arrival back in London to-day were, "It is good to be in London again." Wearing a yachting cap, blue reefer suit and smoking a cigar, Mr. Churchill looked in better health] than atReuter - 557 words
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Article228 1941-08-20 7 Reykjavik, (Iceland) Aug. 19. WK came here to keep war away from Iceland," said Mr. Churchill, British Prime Minister, when ;he visited Reykjavik on his way i home from his meeting with President Roosevelt. Great cheering crowds gathered outMdi- Parliament House and applauded his statements when h°Reuter - 228 words
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Article51 1941-08-20 7 Tokio, Aug. 19. THE Government will formally decline to exercise state control of shipping. A special business corporation will be created to manage the vessels requisitioned by the Government Government plans to contemplate control of the major shipbuilding yards, also marine engines and their accesories factories.Reuter - 51 words
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82 1941-08-20 7 I London, Aug. 1». yiCHYs Deputy Premier. Adm. Darlao. has returned to Vichy from Paris, whan he had a series of conversations with the occupation authorities, says a Vichy dispatch la the oflflrial German news agency. According to the Orrman- controlled Paris radio82 words
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Advertisement274 1941-08-20 7 RAFFLES HOTEL To-night DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight cb-*- BUSTER MAGGIE OINNEB S3.— NON-UINKH8 SIM Satur<tay LUNCH IN THE BALLROOM GRILL SPECIAL RACE DINNER -DANCE ft CABARET SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT MILITARY BAND CONCERT 8.30 t« 10.30 By the Band ot tke MANCHESTER REGIMENT PAHITS DINNER274 words
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Advertisement228 1941-08-20 7 POSITIVELY LAST THREE SHOWS of Alexander Korda't Latest Triumph "LADY HAMILTON" Starring VIVIEN LEIGH LAURENCE OLIVIER Make sure you see jt before f JF it's tint Into! I I'nitfd Artists V jf C \TIIAV 3400 3 p.m. 6 p.m and 9.15 R.m. I.ASI NM.III 6.1S 1.19 ■V^P'^Y^'Y^Pl THE RECKIKSS l\l)228 words
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Article1211 1941-08-20 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20. 1941. (717th. Day Of The War.) Justice And Force In the years following the close of the last war, many charges were made that British propagandists had I been directly responsible for the United States declaration of war! against the Central Powers. It1,211 words
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1431 1941-08-20 8 Walter Tschuppik - Walter Tschuppik (By Failure Of "New Order" And Warning From Dr. Benes fJERMAN propaganda is trying desperately to represent Hitler's new European order as a logical development of history. An army of journalists and historians is kept busy explaining that a continent united1,431 words
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Correspondence
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Letter392 1941-08-20 8 People "Led To Expect Too Much" To the Editor of the Straits Tinw-f Sir. Like you, I felt disappointed and even upset last night after hearing Mr. Attlec's broadcast. For one thing; I had been led to expect too much from It. I thought that at least Mr.392 words
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Letter325 1941-08-20 8 No Response To Offer By Mr. Hubback To the Editor of the Straits Times 81r.— Further to the letters recently published in the Straits Times. In connection with the National Park and the conservation of wild life. I would be obliged if you would give the following publication.325 words
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Letter232 1941-08-20 8 Advice To Employees On Estates To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt is an admitted fact that the cost of living is high and It is the duty of everyone to find out a way to solve this problem. Salaried people look to their employers for increased232 words
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Letter296 1941-08-20 8 How Money-Lenders Are Behaving To the Editor of th« Straits Times Sir.— Will you be kind enough to publish the following? The question of Indebtedness v, it seems, finally decided by Government. Debts must > |be cleared by Jan. 1, 1942. No doubt Government has bten very kind to296 words
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Letter54 1941-08-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. I have read with much interest the letter headed "A Dead Word" In your Issue of Friday last. "*****" v dead. Let us bury it deep. Are there any objections to killing "Kllng" and likewise burying it?— Yours, etc., MB.D.54 words
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Advertisement156 1941-08-20 8 GAMMETER'S P. O. BOX 221 SINGAPORE. THE TRUE TO-LIFE RADIO Table Model 352 An AC-DC Receiver giving i v/orld wide reception. Guaranteed for one year. PRICE $90.00 Full particular} from EMERSON'S 29 Orchard Rd: Singapore. PHONE 4096. Sole Agenlt; H. L. CARTER <Sc CO. The 1941 Models, 11" I up156 words
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Advertisement16 1941-08-20 8 TANGLIN CLUB (Members only) En gagements a s Usual JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician? 21. BATTERY ROAD.16 words
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536 1941-08-20 9 "Scorched Earth* Is Nazis Sole Reward BULK OF BUDENNY'S FORCES SAFE EAST OF DNIEPER Dive-Bombing Precedes Onslaught On Odessa rERMANY'S sacrifices in the Ukraine are being rewarded by more "scorched earth." Burned grainfields, gutted petrol tanks, rotting cattle, smashed tractors that is their UkraineReuter - 536 words
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Article195 1941-08-20 9 Reported Plan To Flood Occupied Region New York, Aug. 19. A SUMMARIZATION after two menths of war between Russia and Germany shows the Nazis claiming to hays taken all the Ukraine west of the Dniester river about 130.000 square miles, induing 180.750 prisoners, during the195 words
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Article362 1941-08-20 9 Swiss Correspondent's Flight To Smolensk Zurich, Aug. 20. rjESPITE the millions of men In- volved it Is remarkable how few signs of fighting are visible from the air except at isolated points, writes the Berlin correspondent of the Neve Zuercher Zeitung, describing a flight to Smolensk.Reuter - 362 words
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Article31 1941-08-20 9 Madrid. Aug. 30. AFTER ha\lng teen six months In G«r- many. Japan's special naval mission is returning to Japan from Cadiz on Friday, 1 /.ravelling via south America.—Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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50 1941-08-20 9 London, Aug. 20. THE Admiralty announces that H.M. Submarine Cachalot, commanded by Lieut. H. R. B. Newton, D.S.C., Is overdue and must be considered lost. Enemy broadcasts seem to indicate that the entire company of Cachalot have been rescued and are prisoners cf war.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article313 1941-08-20 9 A Senator's View Of Declaration Washington, Aug. 19. THE sixth point in the Churchill1 Roosevelt declaration made it an "offensive and defensive alliance" between the two countries and involved commitments that might take the United States into war. This was stated by Senator Johnson in the courseReuter - 313 words
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Article116 1941-08-20 9 R. A. F. Sweeps Over France Many Enemy Vessels And Planes Hit London, Aug. 30. D A.F. fighter-bombers carried out extensive operations over the Channel and enemy-occupied territory yesterday, states an Air Ministry communique. During the morning en ofTensire sreep over northern France was made by many squadrons of fighters.Reuter - 116 words
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184 1941-08-20 9 Sydney, Aug. 20. DISCOUNTING the suggestion that his projected mission to London i would be treated as a major political I Issue, the Prime Minister, Mr. R. O. I Menzles. told his press conference yesterday. "There will not necessarily be a rote InReuter - 184 words
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270 1941-08-20 9 AUSTRALIAN SERVICEMEN TO GET MORE PAY ALLOWANCES Sydney, Aug. 20. THE Commonwealth Cabinet has decided to increase certain rates of pay and allowances of the Australian flght- Ing services. The amounts and exact conditions of application have not yet been decided, says Retter. A section of the Federal Cabinet, .ncluding270 words
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Article59 1941-08-20 9 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor are planning to visit Washington, the United States Secretary of State, Mr. CordeU Hull, said yesterday, according to a Reuter report. This follows an announcement that the Duke, vho is Governor of the Bahamas, and the Duchess are preparing tc59 words
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Article254 1941-08-20 9 British Dutch Statements London, Aug. 20. 'THE following authoritative state- ment was Issued in London last night, says Reuter: "Rumours of negotiations for a barter trade agreement between Great Britain and Japan seem to have risen out of a communication to the Yokohama Specie Bank of254 words
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Article227 1941-08-20 9 New Fighting In Mediterranean Pretoria, Aug. 20 "f)N the whole I bring back a happy Impression both of our men and of the general situation, but always with this strong feeling —that we are 'ip against It this I time," declared Field-Marshal Smuts, Prime Minister of South Africa, when InterviewedReuter - 227 words
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102 1941-08-20 9 London. Auc 30. WHILE Mr Winston Churchill was making his Atlantic trip in H.M.S. Prince << Wales, several films were shown, including "Lady Hamilton." which Mr. Churchill saw for the fourth time. When the picture ended Mr. Churchill turned to the officers and,Reuter - 102 words
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Article40 1941-08-20 9 MR. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, will broadcast to the Empire an account of his meeting with President Roosevelt at 8 p m.. Glf.T., on Sunday (3.20 a.m. Monday Malayan time), it is officially announced in London Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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65 1941-08-20 9 AN American all-Slav conference callrd for early October Is announced In Moscow in the new series of rrgular feature broadcasts to America entitled. "As A Moscow Yankee Sees It.' The speaker said Slavs in America listened with great emotion to the appeal fromReuter - 65 words
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Article38 1941-08-20 9 New York, Aug. 2«. THE National Broadcasting Cor- poration say they have picked ■pa 8.8.C report that the Japanese Government hat taken over the Japanese mercantile marine for the use of the Japanese Nsvy. —United Frew.38 words
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554 1941-08-20 9 "War Would Be Continued Inlo 1 943 If Necessary," President S;iys Washington. Aug. 19. THE war would be continued into I*l3 if necessary, and Bri- tain and ihe United States would make a survey of n?eds and production through that 3 ear. President RooseveltReuter - 554 words
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Article143 1941-08-20 9 Montreal. Aug 19. Tf might be very useful for President Roosevelt and Mr Churchill (British Prime Minister) to men, from ttm» to time If the war goes on" said I-nrc' Halifax. British Ambassador to tne I United States, who arrived In Montreal to-day on143 words
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143 1941-08-20 9 New York, Aug. 19. THE quo* lon of United States credit* to Russia was raited at the Press conference held to-day by the United States Secretary of Statv, Mr. Cordel) Hull, according to a Washington dispatch to the Dow Jones agency. Mr. HullReuter - 143 words
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563 1941-08-20 10 1,000 New victory Badges On Sale At Week-end TO-DAY'S additions to The War Fund amount to nearly $1,500 and carry the gross total to $5,760,213. There is also news of a pending effort to raise further contributions by means of the sale of Victory563 words
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67 1941-08-20 10 rjTHE acting Chief Accountant, Pcets and 1 Te!fgTaph5, Malaya, advises that the money order service with China has been resumed. Money orders for all parts of China will again be accepted at all Post Offices throughout Malaya. It Is pointed out that as this67 words
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25 1941-08-20 10 Melbourne, Aug 19. THE Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, will give a nation-wide broadcast on Wednesday night.25 words
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605 1941-08-20 10 |JOY, both Thailand uiid France have been "duped" by Japan j was described in a broadcast in j Thai from Penang last r.ii'ht. The i speaker, who analyzed Japanese premganda regarding '■'■-"'iiand, j sal I 1 may be claimed by Japan t605 words
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Article94 1941-08-20 10 SINCAPOBF. RAfII.I> MO 1H Dmi.er Uaucc (form*!) 8 p m. U) Midnight. OBBA1 uokiii bt Dane* 8.30 to Mid- The Return of the Frog. Sky: Tin- Three M..xquiteer« <-: HAPl'Y THEATBI (Happy World) iv Trail Seaside: If I Were Kin* NSW WORLD 1'alkle^ i'ii«au«k ana Ctuema*. sidr Simw Cabaret94 words
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Article72 1941-08-20 10 ACCORDING to a statement in the N.I. Volksraad, a new air service i between Batavla and Singapore, via Pontianak (Borneo;, will be established before the end of the year. It was mentioned that improvements are being made to the aerodrome at Muntok. on Banka island between72 words
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Article409 1941-08-20 10 Sequel To Death Of Chinese Cyclist MR. C. H. WHITTON, the traffic magistrate, yesterday fined 20-year-old Mervyn Smith, of the Royal Army Service Corps, $100 for riding his motor-cycle in a negligent manner and coming into collision with a cyclist, and $5 for being unlicensed to409 words
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251 1941-08-20 10 HIGH TRIBUTES TO MAJOR W. F. CHIPP (.Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 18. A HANDSOME tribute to Major Chipp's ser- vices In reviving the sawmill Industry was paid by the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, this morning when he presented the insignia of the Order of the British251 words
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Article108 1941-08-20 10 (From Our Own Correspondent Johore, Bahru, Aug. 19. THE Johore Government has erven its approval for the in- Ntallation of 17 wireless sets with attachments of microphones and loudspeakers in the various part* of the State Work is in hanito instal them. The micrxyl.... arc108 words
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542 1941-08-20 10 i A LLEGATIGNS thai he wud aioaulied 'A when he refused to accede to the ■request of three men to join an unlawiui secret society and that he was 'threatened by one of the men that If he refused to pay some money542 words
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Article, Illustration52 1941-08-20 10 The Governor -General of the Netherlands Indies, Jonkheer Dr. A. W. L. Tjarda van Starkenboroh Stachouwer, with Senator Foil, Australian Minister of the Interior and of Information on his right, chatting with members of the Australian Press Mission, who are now in Malaya after a tour of52 words
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497 1941-08-20 10 approached with caution," said Major G. St. John Orde Browne, Labour Adviser to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, to a Straits Times reporter yesterday. Major Orde Browne has returned 1 to Singapore after an investigation > tour of Malaya, in497 words
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Article165 1941-08-20 10 Expected Here On Sept. 2 INQUIRY 6? REPORT FIRST PHASE FE Chancellor oi the Duchy ot Lancaster, Mr. Duff Cooper, who U on the way to Singapore on a special mission for the Bi.tish Government, told reporters In New York yesterday that he plans to visit Batavia165 words
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154 1941-08-20 10 THE ia.cst l-w>uc 01 t;ii^Tn Graphic, popular illustrated fortnightly published In Singapore, placed on sale today, contains a further collection of attractive pictures and readable articles covering a wide Held of subject*. Pencil drawings illustrating the activities of the R.AJS.C. are an attractive154 words
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Article79 1941-08-20 10 rB following changes are being made in news transmissions from ZHP3, beginning tills evening. I The news commentary in Dutch, hitherto broadcast at 7 15. will be radiated from 7.00 to 715 There mill then be five minutes of Ught musfc- At 720 there vul be79 words
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Advertisement52 1941-08-20 10 saUBBBSS /•£Ei^bbbbbl I^^ "v' sa^salßf VV*h9l saHHl^Eߣf sa» bbbbbßE^ *^ia^sallli »3 BB^allllllßßSCjL J^BBK!^B«Kv a gMsaPBVV- ■L^saß bHH^^ t^SSSS^alllli Hi^K I I P vl3aCaSsH*^*" 1 1 *"*J%S sflal alllA A A I s^sak I I s^sal fl^f a WM V% will (Advertisement of The General Electric Ok. Ltd.. of England 'Magnet52 words
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Article164 1941-08-20 11 Mr. Fell Accepts Wartime Job MR. W. A. FELL, a director or Harper, Giinilan and Co., Ltd having oilered his services to the Government for any lorm of war service, the Governor, and High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, has gladly accepted the ofler and has164 words
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Article56 1941-08-20 11 (From Our Cnm Correspondent' Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 19. rfO new members were affirmed at the Federal Council meeting: this morning. They were Mr. L. A. Allen, the Comptroller of Customs, S.S. and F.M.S. and Mr. J. M. Barron, the Controller of Labour, Malaya, both of56 words
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1326 1941-08-20 11 'Cheered Encouraged' By All He Saw In North Malaya (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 19. DEFERENCE to Britain's friendly relations with Thailand was made by the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, speaking in the Federal Council to-day. Sir Shenton also spoke of1,326 words
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Article258 1941-08-20 11 Special Duties In Emergency il/ITH the present political sltuatlon In Malaya necessitating an Increase In Intelligence agents for security reasons, the F.M.S. Police Force has been enlarged and Its secret service extended. This is disclosed In reports of the Finance Committee of the F.M.S j Government,258 words
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Article164 1941-08-20 11 $*****,000 FROM WAR TAXES Chiefly From Duties On Tir And Rubber (From C .r Own Correspondent" Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 19 BETWEEN Apr. 1. 1940. and June 30. this year, the F.M.S. Government col'rcted $16,854,319 'rom war taxes. Of this. $8 244 647 has been remitted •o the Imperial Government, this164 words
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Article40 1941-08-20 11 SENATOR H S. Foil, the Australian j Minister of Interior and Minister of Information, who is now in Singapore.: will broadcast from the Singapore station at 8.35 p.m. to-day. I I I I I i40 words
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386 1941-08-20 11 CHADOW telegraph offices are now conveniently situated and equipped with sufficient apparatus to maintain essential telecommunication services at each of the bit? centres in the F.M.S. In the event of enemy action resulting in any of the present offices being put out of386 words
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Advertisement261 1941-08-20 11 GLAXO BISCUITS-THE DOUBLE are made for SUPERLATIVE! j containing Olaxo Milk of Glaxo Milk J Food world-famous for delicious taste Food exclusively and goodness. by Peek Frean Secondly made by Peek Frean and Co. Ltd.. and Co. Ltd., which Is a recognised I nnrion England guarantee ol excellence throughout I261 words
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Advertisement128 1941-08-20 11 o*-% ATTRACTIVE ENGLISH %y/ AFTERNOON FROCKS ■fiM^ PLAIN tailored V THREE COLOUR DESIGNS TiTty ALL SIZES \V f PRICES $25 $60 if 111 BEAUTIFUL MODEL Sja straw hats, j jj jNL/ MORNING, AFTERNOON J/ COCKTAIL WEAR. A WHITE, NAVY, BROWN, BLACK. H|A PRICES $7.50- $1 1.50 TRAVEL COATS AND SUITS.128 words
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388 1941-08-20 12 Present Time Not Opportune, Says Federal Secretary (From Our Own Correpondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 19. A STATEMENT on the present policy of the Government should be made in view of articles and letters in the local Press suggesting that the time was ripe,388 words
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Article20 1941-08-20 12 A large Import firm In the Netherlands India hu given PI. 25.000 to the Joint Prince Bemhard and Spitfire Fund*20 words
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Article285 1941-08-20 12 Suggestion Made By Councillor (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 19. HE saw no reason wny the Issue ol war bonds "on tap" In the F.M.S. should not be adopted, said the Financial Secretary. Mr. H. R. Joynt, replying in the Federal Council285 words
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Article276 1941-08-20 12 Presentation Of C.B.E. To Mr. S. B. Palmer (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 19. MR. PALMER'S work In connection with labour matters has been of the greatest assistance to tlie Malayan Governments, declared the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, when he presented this morning, the276 words
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Article154 1941-08-20 12 Hungkuic, Aug 19 TWO cabinet appointments are gazetted 1 to-day. Major Luang Kowlt Aphalwong, at present Deputy Minister for Public Instruction and Dtrßctor-Oeneral of Posts and Telegraphs, is given the newly created Portfolio of Communications. Lleut-Oen. Luang Prom Yothi, at present Deputy Minister of Defence, becomesReuter - 154 words
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Article39 1941-08-20 12 (Prom Our Own Correspondent j ICuala Lumpur, Aug. 19. IN Uie Federal Council this morning. Malayan Certificates of Honour were presented to Mr X Kandlah. Mr. C. P. Laxaroo and Tuan Bhaikh Ahmad, a Federal Councillor39 words
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Advertisement500 1941-08-20 12 Take years off your age You can be old at forty, or young at sixty. It is not the years that make you old. It is the deteriora* turn of your tissues, the decline of your vital forces. You may be forty, fifty, sixty years of age, but that is500 words
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Advertisement481 1941-08-20 12 Za Wr I new nurse. m I Isnl ske a I Idazzler.Elifl jb. jf aft Jkk Kalher J/fr a tJMI and whal k W Zkm^ U splendid!.^ .t/§M9£§k\ m. m I'vones !J TJave you ever mcd Eocavi. Tooth I ri Powder? It is the secret of white I sparkling teeth.481 words
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1711 1941-08-20 13 Councillor On Need For Preventing Delays (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 19. "T HAVE myself—and the Federal Secretary has dour 1 so on my behalf —authorized urgent war expenditure prior to any reference to our Financial Committees," said the High Commissioner,1,711 words
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66 1941-08-20 13 rTVHE Governor, Sii Shtnton Thomas, has ■I. received from the Secretary of Slate for the Colonies, Lord Moyne, a cablegram stating that the following announcement has been Issued from Buckingham Palace: "The King desires that Sunday. Sept. t, being the Sunday following the66 words
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Advertisement317 1941-08-20 13 All the life and iparlde goes out I of your face when your eyes are I tired, irritated, reddened. But daily eye car* with MURINB will work wonders towards keeping them clear and lovely, just a drop of M URINE in each eye every night and morning will relieve irritation317 words
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Advertisement287 1941-08-20 13 PUFFY, SWOLLf N Li J ACHING f\i -BIAMf STALE I FOOT ACID!] The skln-pore« Übssssbs^sbssiisssssssl of your feet should be constantly eliminating acid Impurities. When your feet ache and swell, it ls because those pores nave oecome choked, and acid is piling up inside them Then you sufier fool agony287 words
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471 1941-08-20 14 Bangkok, Aug. 19. UOREIGN Press reports that Japan has presented various demands to Thailand and Axed an eight-day time limit are denied in a communique broadcast by the Bangkok radio to-nipht, reports Reuter. The communique reveals that the Charge d'AfTairea of the Japanese Kmbassy471 words
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135 1941-08-20 14 Saigon, Aug. 19. EMPHATICALLY denying that additional Important demand* would be made by Japan on Indo-Chlna, a member of tie Japanese mission this afternoon told the United Press that the presence tn Hanoi of I Major-Oen. Sumita, hea4 of the Japanese military mission In135 words
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Article161 1941-08-20 14 Batavia, Aug. 19. pREAT Britain and the Netheru lands Indies have agreed on measures to be taken in regard to trade with Japan, an authoritative source revealed here to-day, reports United Press. The nature of the measures to be taken was not disclosed. Meanwhile. It IsReuter - 161 words
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79 1941-08-20 14 Tokio, Anc. 19. IT is reported here that the Red Army in the Far East has completed the full mobilization of an estimated 2,000.000 men. The Japanese Army's organ Sin Shun Pao yesterday significantly published its first editorial "warning" to Russia since the signature79 words
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119 1941-08-20 14 London, Aug. It. MR. L. 8. Amsry, Secretary of State fur India, has nade the following statement regarding the recent Invitation to Indian provincial premiers to Join India's newly constituted National Defence Council: '"The Prime Ministers of all provinces in which the working ofReuter - 119 words
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86 1941-08-20 14 Cairo, Aug. 19. CIfTEEN of the Vljhy officers detain- ed In Jerusalem have been released and have returned to Syria, where they are awaiting repatriation. They are all of very Junior rank. Their release follows th« return from Prance of a party of 61 British86 words
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Article287 1941-08-20 14 Tokio, Aug. 19. I AS American ship mu:t ccme t> Japan before the Goverrment will consider permitting American civilians to depart, the deputy spokesman lor the In ermat.on Bureau, Mr Koh Ishil, said here to-day. Mr. Ishii said American civilian could not have sailed even ifReuter - 287 words
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Article48 1941-08-20 14 Washington, Aug. 19. rE Soviet Ambassador in Washington, M. Oumansky, and the leaders of the Russian military miss.on were In conference with Mr. William Knudsen, director of defence production, and several other American officials yesterday on the problem of supplies to Russia.— United Press.48 words
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Advertisement215 1941-08-20 14 The Mark of the Master Ever since civilisation began, men have marked the works of their minds with their signs or signatures. The Chinese craftsman stamped his Ming vase, with an artist's satisfaction. The mediaeval armourer stamped his sword, with a craftsman's pride. It is in the same spirit that215 words
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Advertisement171 1941-08-20 14 MACKESONS MILK STOUT S/ffi£» LIQUID VIGOUR THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE MILK STOUT The Product of 200 Years Brewing 4SS,: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. 'JLW mi lV *^%?B^B to Your NEEDS The rAR Malayan Paintwork* la Singapore arc completely c<juipp*4 Jwith a modern plant, and all phases •f production are under171 words
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399 1941-08-20 15 Gunners Outclassed In First Division Game At Seletar R.A.F 4; R.A. (A.A.) 0. THE Royal Air Force outclassed the R.A. (A.A.) in 1 a S.A.F.A. first division league fame at Seletar yesterday and went a step nearer to retaining the championship. The Airmen399 words
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Article86 1941-08-20 15 THE Straits Chinese Football Association and the Royal Air Force, (he tun teams racing neck and neck for championship honours in the first division of the S.AF.A. league competition, scored easy victories yesterday, the Chinese beatin; the S.CC. by seven goals to one, and the Airmen beating86 words
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Article185 1941-08-20 15 To-day's Training At Bukit Timah -THKKL horses, Kalo, Lined Up and Harpo, were impressive at this morning's training at Bukit Timah in preparation for Saturday, the first day of the Singapore Autumn race meeting. The second track was used and the going was Might ly yielding. Kaio185 words
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Article32 1941-08-20 15 TtHE second division (b> league soccer match between the Post Office and the H.M S. Sultan, which was to have been played at the Post Office ground yesterday, was postponed.32 words
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87 1941-08-20 15 Lond; n, Aug 20 DENDINO the results of two of ih; most important three-year-old race* on Saturday, which wUI have an important bearing on the St Leger, there was little business at th? secsnd St Leger betting callover. Only three hcrses were suppo.-ted namelyReuter - 87 words
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78 1941-08-20 15 Chicago, Aug. 20. WHILE the divorce suit hearing was proceeding. Joe Louis suddenly announced that he and his wife were ready to patch vi their marital difficulties and forget about the divorce suit. After thtlr disci sslon during the hearing Louis and hisReuter - 78 words
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Article43 1941-08-20 15 THE RE. <p. 8.) beat the Signal* by 1 the odd goal In three In a second division (a) league soccer match played Pulau Brant yesterday. Evans and Fitzgerald scored for the winners and Orant lor the Signals.43 words
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30 1941-08-20 15 PUR goals were shared by the R.A.S.C. and Moravia Sports Club in a second division (a) league soccer match played at the SUB. ground yesterday.30 words
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Article47 1941-08-20 15 SOCCER: S.A.F.A. I<»a«me, first oivisian, Loyal Raiment vs. Gordon;, Gillman; second division (b), Stamford Sports Club vs. Indian Association, F. N The flnt division ramc between the Police and the R.A. (Hvjr Re«t), to have b*m played at the sUdium to-day, has been postponed.47 words
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342 1941-08-20 15 S.C.F.A. Score 7— 1 Victory Over Club S.C.F.A. 7; B.CC. I. fAKING full points from the Singapore Cricket Club at Anson Ro.ul sladium yesterday, the Straits Chinese Football Association strengthened their position in the first division of the S.A.F.A. league. The Clnh were able to score only once against their342 words
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Article301 1941-08-20 15 League Officials To Meet The London Clubs Derby. Aag. I*. JF complete peace comes to end tfcr fastball war W receat week* it will a»eaa a buy week far •Oelaki as. felUwint a mretlKK to-day. U was acreej thai the Football Learnt president, W.Reuter - 301 words
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Article19 1941-08-20 15 THE women's match between the Island Club and Keppel Ooif Club, arranged for to-morrow, has been cancelled.19 words
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264 1941-08-20 15 (Fran Our Own Oorrapondcnt) Benmten, Aug. U. A "M Innings of 78 by Oecfl Richardson. the A.I.P. cricketer, was a feature of a cricket match here when a team from a seetlon of the Royal Australian Army Service Corps drew with the N.B.264 words
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Advertisement182 1941-08-20 15 Keep it handy! DRLZO-ZINC OXIDE PLfISTER This BiuL.i-maae tt.:- adhesive plaster should be in every medicine chest— it is the ideal dressing for cuts, bruises and wounds. Obtainable from all first class dispensaries in widths of V to 2". A. De. ST. OALMAS CO., LTD. Established 1831. Contractors to His182 words
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Advertisement419 1941-08-20 15 9$ you do Ikic Such a httle thing rubbing the eyes yet it's a definite sign that all is not well. aw Eyes that are thoroughly healthy and happy B^frh. don't need rubbing. Even spectacle wearers KB S? MS people who think that they are taking MsH HsW mm extra419 words
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787 1941-08-20 16 Soviet Line Unbroken By Desperate Attacks London, Aug. 19. HESPERATE fighting is now proceeding in two sectors of the eastern front in the north, near Narva, and in the south in the Ukraine. The Germans have apparently been assembling their resources for another787 words
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108 1941-08-20 16 I_ London, Aug. 19. T is officially estimated that the total of enemy tonnage lost (captured, sunk or scuttled) up to Aug. 16 last was German, 2,321,000; Italian, 1,533,000; Finnish, 34,000, and other ships useful to the enemy, 119,000.Reuter - 108 words
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202 1941-08-20 16 Cairo, Aug. 19. UALF of an enemy convoy in the Mediterranean was sunk, beached or set on fire as the result of an attack by the Fleet Air Arm on Sunday night. I A communique from RAF. headquarters. Middle East, states- "Swordfish aircraftReuter - 202 words
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Article213 1941-08-20 16 Moscow, Aug. 19. A LARGE uprising of Albanian nationalists la now progressing In the south and south-eastern parts of Albania and the Italians are greatly alarmed, f a ring Its spread to the neighbouring districts of Greece and Yogonlavia, according to Tats news agency reports fromReuter - 213 words
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Article64 1941-08-20 16 Moscow, Aug. 19. Moscow, Aug. 19. THE 21st air raid alarm here lasted two hours last night, beginning at 11.45 p m says United Press. Only one plane penetrated the capital's defences. Damage was insignificant. According to the Moscow radio more than 100 enemyReuter - 64 words
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Article52 1941-08-20 16 The first Hurricane fighter seen In Australia is giving exhibition flightthroughout the country, sas's a Renter message from Sydney. The machine Is a gift from the Bri.lsh Government promised by the Secretary of State for Air, Sir Archibald Sinclair, to Mr. R. O. Menzies, Australian Premier, during the latter's vis*,52 words
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82 1941-08-20 16 Cairo. Aug. 19. THE "Yolks wagon" thj people's 1 car for which millions of Germans paid but never receired appeared in Cairo's streets to-day flying the I ni >n Jack ab°ve the Swastika. The car was captured in Libya by Indian cavalry. ItReuter - 82 words
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312 1941-08-20 16 London, Aug. 19. DOTH the R.A.F. and Soviet Air Force raided (iermany last night, the British bombers concentrating again en Cologne and Duishurg. An Air Min.stry communique Issued to-day states: "The weather was fine and a great number of heavy312 words
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Article141 1941-08-20 16 CONSIDERABLE alarm has been caused here as the result of a series ol big bomb explosions which rocked various parts of the Cuban capital to-day. Nine eon people were injured. It is learned that the explosions »er« tausril b; bombs thrown from a speedinc car. NearReuter - 141 words
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113 1941-08-20 16 ""THE postal expenditure of the German embassy In Buenos Aires has been d-s-crlbed a* "extraordinary" by *ne pnstmasUr- general In cocnpatlxm with that of the I Italian, Japanese, American and British em- baaales. It li reported. He was replying queries by the Committee Investigating Anti-Argentine113 words
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Article60 1941-08-20 16 r, New York, Aug. 19. r[E latest known casualty list, in last night's dock fire is seven dead. 55 in hospital and about 40 missing, includ- ing longshoremen, some of whom wrre working in the freighter Panuco, who may have escaped and failed to report themselves or may have beenReuter - 60 words
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42 1941-08-20 16 Loyang. Aug. 14 (delayed). IN the wor&i n..d in three moiitns. 15 Japanese p'.anes demolished the Canadian Anglican Church here today. The fly? hundred parishioners sheltering in a dugout under the church were unhurt, however. United Press.42 words
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