The Archive · 1938

Nantao Utilities Repaired

Chinese Area Now Has Own Power-and Water Shinto ceremonies marking the completion of repairs on the Nantao power plant and waterworks were held at the latter afternoon on Mar. 7 Badly damaged by Chinese troops before their retreat from Nantao in November, the two plants were under repairs by Japanese technicians since the beginning of last month.

Initial tests made on March 3 were satisfactory, and to-day Nantao once again depends upon its own power and water supply.

'The repairs were undertaken by the Hsing Chung Kungssu, a Japanese investment company' operating mainly in North China, About 100 Japanese engineers and skilled work. ers lent by the Osaka Municipal Waterworks and nine Japanese power concerns, including " the Ujigawa Electric Light Company, took charge of the repairs.

'A priest of the Shanghai Shinto Shrine oMfciated at the ceremony.

Tue American Consulate General gives notice that forms for Individual Income Tax Returns, Corporation Income and Excess-Profits Tax Returns and Partnership Return of Income have been received and may be obtained at their offers.

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