Tokyo, Dec. 5.
Following a cold wave that gripped Tokyo and its vicinity yesterday, snow began falling here at midnight, 20 days earlier than average. according to figures of the Tokyo Central Observatory—Rengo. strict enforcement of regulations [Promulgated by the Ministry Education during the last two years, more than 20 public and private universities and colleges already have been closed, and the rest gradually jure being lifted to a better standard.
Persons and firms now engaged in the oil trade who wish to discontinue their business will be compensated by the Government after their assets have been examined by an Appraisal Committee.
Applications from oil dealers to the "Monopoly Bureau for licenses wil be received until December 10.
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