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RME14C0D–Apr. 17, 2012 - Legal History made in Britain - 11 year old girl given life sentence: Creating Legal History in Britain is the case of Mary Bell. For the Newcastle upon Tyna Mary Bell who is 11 years old was sentenced to detention for the manslaugther of 4 year old Martin Brown, and 3 year old Brian Howe, at Scots cod, Newcastle, earlier this year
RME105W4–Jan. 01, 1970 - Legal History made in Britain - 11 year old girl given life sentence: Creating Legal History in Britain is the case of Mary Bell. For the Newcastle upon Tyne assizes Mary Bell who is 11 years old was sentenced to life detention for the manslaugther of 4 year old Martin Brown, and 3 year old Brian Howe, at Scots cod, Newcastle, earlier this year
RME13TP3–Mar. 27, 2012 - Legal history made in Britain - 11 year old girl given life sentence; Creating Legal History is Britain is the case of Mary Bell. For at Newcastle upon Tyne assizes Mary Bell who is 11 years old, was sentence to ''life detention'' for the manslaughter of 4 year old Martin Brown and 3 years old Brian Howe, at Scots cod, New castle, earlier this year
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RME13TR8–Mar. 27, 2012 - Legal History Made In Britain 11 Year Girl Given Life Sentence: Creating Legal History in British is the case of Mary Bell, For at New castle upon Tyne assized Mary Bell who is a11 year old, was sentenced to 'life detention' for the manslaughter of 4 year old Martin Brown and 3 year old Brian Howe, at Scots Cod, New Castle, earlier this year
RME13TPW–Mar. 27, 2012 - Legal History Made In Britain 11 Year Girl Given Life Sentence: Creating Legal History in British is the case of Mary Bell, For at Newcastle upon Tyne assized Mary Bell who is a11 year old, was sentenced to 'life detention' for the manslaughter of 4 year old Martin Brown and 3 year old Brian Howe, at Scots Cod, New Castle, earlier this year
RME10P8A–Sep. 09, 1973 - Nelson Rockefeller Pays Tribute To Anglo US Lines At The Opening Of The American Bicentennial Exhibition. A Tribute to the joint history of Britain and United States and its influence for good in th world was paid by Mr. Nelson Rockefeller, the American Vice President yesterday. He was speaking at the opening of the American Bicentennial Exhibition, ''The World Of Franklin And Jefferson'' at the British Museum in London. Mr. Wilson, the Prime Minister, was among the guests
RME115HJ–Sep. 09, 1975 - Nelson Rockefeller pays tribute to Anglo-U.S. links at the opening of the American Bicentennial Exhibition. A trbitue to the joint history of Britain and the United States and its influence for good in the world was paid by Mr. Nelson Rockefeller, the American Vice President, yesterday. He was speaking at the opening of the American Bicentennial Exhibition, The World of Franklin and Jefferson at the British Museum in London, Mr. Wilson, the Prime Minister, was among the guests. Photo Shows: Mr
RME105W6–The Mary Bell Murder Case Jan. 01, 1970 - (exact date unknown) - Pictured: Detective Chief Inspector ARTHUR DOBSON, 48, who was in charge of the murder inquiries of the Mary Bell Murder Case. Mary Bell became notorious at 11 after being convicted of strangling two small boys. Mary Bell was sentenced to ''life detention'' for the manslaughter of 4 year old Martin Brown and 3 years old Brian Howe, at Scots cod, New castle. The police launched an investigation and Mary Bell was arrested on Saturday 25th May 1968. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)
RME105W7–The Mary Bell Murder Case Jan. 01, 1970 - (exact date unknown) - Pictured: GEORGE BROWN and his wife JUNE RICHARDSON - parents of Martin Brown - one of the two child an killed by 11 year old Mary Bell. Mary Bell became notorious at 11 after being convicted of strangling two small boys. Mary Bell was sentenced to ''life detention'' for the manslaughter of 4 year old Martin Brown and 3 years old Brian Howe, at Scots cod, New castle. The police launched an investigation and Mary Bell was arrested on Saturday 25th May 1968. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)
RME105W9–The Mary Bell Murder Case Jan. 01, 1970 - Pictured: 4 year old Martin Brown, who is one of the two children who were killed by 11 year old Mary Bell - (exact date unknown) - Mary Bell became notorious at 11 after being convicted of strangling two small boys. Mary Bell was sentenced to ''life detention'' for the manslaughter of 4 year old Martin Brown and 3 years old Brian Howe, at Scots cod, New castle. The police launched an investigation and Mary Bell was arrested on Saturday 25th May 1968. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)
RME0WP7N–Nov. 11, 1963 - Baby Zamba Makes History. The little chap with the pink ''socks'' who looks a little unsteady on his feet, has a special claim to fame, for he is an okapi, ad what is more he is the first okapi ever to be born in Britain. The okapi is an extremely nervous creature, and attempts have been made to breed them ever since 1900 when the first one was captured, but none of them have ever overcome their nervousness sufficiently to start a family
RME0YRP3–Apr. 14, 1971 - Britain To Have Census This North: The 1971 Census will take place on Sunday, April 25th.and will be the biggest and most extensive survey of the British people in History. Everybody and every household in the land will be involved. The registrar General, Mr. Michael Reed, to held a press conference at Somerset House to explain the census, and answer questions. Representative members of the public were also invited to attend, and if they wished, to challenge the census
RME0YRP4–Apr. 14, 1971 - Britain To Have Census This North: The 1971 Census will take place on Sunday, April 25th.and will be the biggest and most extensive survey of the British people in History. Everybody and every household in the land will be involved. The registrar General, Mr. Michael Reed, to held a press conference at Somerset House to explain the census, and answer questions. Representative members of the public were also invited to attend, and if they wished, to challenge the census
RME0YRH9–Apr. 04, 1971 - Britain to Have Census This Month. The 1971 Census will take place on Sunday, April 25 and will be the biggest and most extensive survey of the British people in history. Everybody and every household in the land will be involved. The Registrar General. Mr. Michael Reed, today held a press conference at Somerset House to explain the Census, and answer questions. Representative members of the public were also invited to attend, and if they wished, to challenge the Census
RME0YRH2–Apr. 04, 1971 - Britain to have Census this month: The 1971 Census will take place on Sunday, April 25th, and will be the biggest and mist extensive survey of the British people in history. Everybody and every household in the land will be involved. The Registrar General, Mr. Michael Reed, today held a press conference at Somerset House to explain the Census, and answer questions. Representative members of the public were also invited to attend, and if they wished, to challenge the Census
RME13YF2–Mar. 27, 2012 - Britain at Expo '67: An artist's impression of the first section of Britain's Pavilion at Expo ' 67. Designed by Sean Kenny under the title 'Shaping the Nation, it reviews 3000 years of British history
RME0YRDA–Apr. 04, 1971 - It's Hello Again to China.: History was made yesterday with the first telephone call to pass between Britain and China since the Chinese cut off the direct phone link 22 years ago. Telephone operator Pamela Gee pushed in a plug London's international telephone exchange adn Mr. Peter Glanfield, the intercontinental exchange superintendent reopened the link with the words: ''Good evening, Shanghai''. Photo shows Pamela Gee puts in the plug to reopen the telephone link between Britain and China yesterday.
RME0YRDB–Apr. 04, 1971 - It's Hello Again To China: History was made yesterday with the first telephone call to pass between Britain and
RME0M0AY–Jan. 01, 1953 - ''Miss Junior South East Great Britain'' retains her title. Athletes all of them. Seventeen year old Brenda Armitage of Hanwell, this afternoon successfully retained her title Miss Junior South East Great Britain'' title - for an all-around athlete - at Brander House Drill Hall, Wandsworth
RME0MAJF–Jul. 02, 1954 - The end of rationing in Britain. Housewives as present the food ministry with a wreath! : With the taking of meat off the ration tomorrow - Saturday - Rationing ends in Britain after fourteen years - so that for the first time since 1940 housewives can purchase whatever they can afford - and the ration books can be burned
RME0W5DJ–Jul. 06, 1961 - West Germany, France and Britain to work together on Satellite - launching rocket: West Germany has replied favourably to the British and French proposals that Europe should set up and organisation to develop and produce rockets to launch satellites into space for peaceful purposes. Blue Streak would be the basis of the first program to be undertaken by an European satellite launcher organization
RME0W5DH–Jul. 06, 1961 - West Germany, France and Britain to work together on satellite launching rocket: West Germany has replied favourably to the British and French proposals that Europe should set up an organisation to develop and produce rockets to launch satellites into space of peaceful purposes. Blue Streak would be the basis of the first program to be undertaken by an European satellite launcher organization
RME0KXWJ–Oct. 10, 1952 - School for children of American servicemen- in Britain the students with her ''beauty Rose''.: A typical American co-educational school has been opened at Bushey Park, Twickenham, for the children of American Servicemen in Britain. It is a typical American high school, complete with Campus and baseball pitch. The children board at the school and their teachers from all parts of the United States
RME0KXWE–Oct. 10, 1952 - School for children of American Servicemen in Britain. The Youngster puts his feet up: A typical American co-educational school has been opened at Bushey park, Twickenham for the children of American servicemen in Britian. It is a typical American High School, complete with Campus and baseball pitch. The children board at the school and the teachers come from many parts of the United States
RME0M25K–Apr. 04, 1953 - ''Britain can make it'' - and ''Britain can bake it''. Exhibits for international fair in Dusseldorf.: Forty leading confectioners in England Scotland and Wales are sending unique contributions to the first International Pastry and Confectionary Trade Fair at Dusseldorf, Germany from April 25th to May 3rd. The Britain Contrubution, much of which has a desided ''Coronasion Flavour'' - is claimed to be the ''largest and firest display ever taken to the Continent''
RME0YA8J–Sep. 09, 1969 - FASHION INFLUENCE OF THE '40'S AND THE ''BATTLE OF BRITAIN''. At a special press preview today, London's top models showed fashions and hairstyles which owe their influence to the heroic period of the 1940's when the Battle of Britain was fought and won in the skies of this country. The influence of these days has extended from the airman's flying jacket to modern sheepskin and leatherwear, from the uniforms of the period to the modern trenchcoats and military-styles clothes of today
RME10Y6F–Aug. 23, 1974 - The Colonel who plans to save Britain from Chaos: Col. David Stirling, who founded the Special Air Service during the second World War. Has said that he plans to go ahead with the volunteer organisation ''Greet Britain 1975 (G.B. 75 for short) to keep the country going in the event of a general strike and prevent chaos. Col Stirling said yesterday ''We have been rumbled before we were ready.''
RME10Y42–Aug. 08, 1974 - The Colonel who plans to save Britain from Chaos: Col. David Stirling, who founded the Special Air Service during the second World War. Has said that he plans to go ahead with the volunteer organization ''Greet Britain 1975 (G.B. 75 for short to keep the country going in the event of a general strike and prevent chaos. Col Stirling said yesterday ''We have been rumbled before we were ready.''
RME10Y41–Aug. 08, 1974 - The Colonel Who Plans to Save Britain from Chaos. Col. David Stirling, who founded the Special Air Service during the second World War, has said that he plans to go ahead with the volunteer organization ''Great Britain 1975 (G.B.75 for short to keep the country going in the event of a general strike and prevent chaos. Col Stirling said yesterday ''We have been rumbled before we were ready.''
RME0KXWK–Oct. 10, 1952 - School for children of American servicemen- in Britain the students with her ''beauty Rose''.: A typical American co-educational school has been opened at Bushey Park, Twickenham, for the children of American Servicemen in Britain. It is a typical American high school, complete with Campus and baseball pitch. The children board at the school and their teachers from all parts of the United States. Photo shows Miss Alison Falconer who come from St
RME0YA8F–Sep. 09, 1969 - Fashion Influence Of The '40's And The ''Battle Of Britain''.: At a special press preview today, London's top models showed fashions and hairstyles which owe their influence tot he heroic period of the 1940's when the Battle of Britain was fought and won in the skies of this country. The influence of these days has extended from the airman's flying jacket to modern sheepskin and leather wear, from the uniforms of the period to the modern trenchcoats and military-style clothes of today
RME132YK–Feb. 26, 2012 - Britain Honours U.S. Flood Heroes Five members of the United States 3rd Air Force were recently honoured by Britain for their parts in rescue work in last winter's serious floods in Britain. Picture shows:- Britain's Home Secretary, Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, representing the Queen, shakes hands with Staff Sergeant J. Brown of Tennessee after presenting him with Home Office, London
RME12NCH–Feb. 24, 2012 - Prepared for Britain Winter Olympics Team: Men and women members of the British Olympic Skiing and skating teams are to be given white fur hats - called the ''Macmillan Moscow Hat'' as part of their Parade dress. They are to wear them at the Winter Olympics in February, at Squaw Valley. U.S.A.. One of the hats was to be seen on show to members of the team at the Lillywhite Winter Sports Cocktail Party, Regent Street this evening
RME0YJE0–Jul. 07, 1970 - Czech women seeks Asylum in Britain: Miss INka Houdova 30 has asked the British Government for asylum, she was at the home of friends in Fulham last night. She had desereted'' a culture group with which she had been allowed to leave Czocheslevakia on a temporary permit. She first came to England in 1968 after the Russian invasion and stayed a year, but she returned home because her father wad dying
RME0WF2J–Aug. 08, 1962 - Jackboots In Britain 1962-National Socialist Movement Hold Rally In The Cotswolds: Colin Jordan, schoolteacher leader of the National Socialist Movement in Britain, and many of his followers have been holding a private rally on a camp site at Temple Guiting, in the peaceful Cotswolds. They are extremists who have broken away from the British National Party, which is led by wealthy estate owner, 43-year-old Andrew Fontaine
RME0M26M–Mar. 03, 1953 - Britain Protests Over Shot Down Aircraft.. Picture By Aircraft.. A protest in the strongest terms was being made to the Russians over the shooting down by MIG Jet-fighters of an R.A.F. Lincoln Bomber over Germany. Sir Ivone Kirkpatrick, the British High Commissioner in Germany, has been instructed to make the protest to General Chukiov, the Russian High Commissioner.. Sir Ivone is demanding compensation and punishment for those responsible for the outrage.
RME0MBPN–Jun. 06, 1954 - East tells East of West.; Now in Britain for the filming of J. Arthur Rank's 'The Purple Plain' in which she stars with Gregory Peck is Burmese actress Win Min Than. After studying a few years ago with England's Ballet Rembert she went on the stage in Burma as bothactress and dancer and when J. Arthur Rank needed a Burmese girl for ''The Purple Plain'' Win Min Than was chosen for the role
RME132X2–Feb. 26, 2012 - ALMWICK:During a long vacation in Britain, three Minneapolis nurses were hitch-hiking their way to Edinburgh for the Festival when, in this old Northumberland town they ran into the Anglo-American Vintage Car Rally. As they were admiring Alnwick's medieval fortress, they were astonished to see an American steam car, the Stanley Steamer, come chugging up the hill to the great entrance gates to the castle. Photo shows, the Minneapolis girls are (left to right) Eva Johnson, of 1875 Oak Street, M.E. Minn
RME0RGJ5–Aug. 08, 1959 - Demonstration of Britain;s New ''Magic Box''. It Produces its own power - from Chemical.: A demonstration was held this morning of the Hydrox Fuel Cell - the invention of Mr. Thomas Bacon - sponsored by the National Research Development revolutionise the field of electricity. Mr. Bacon has been working on his idea since 1932. The 'Magic Box' does not store electricity - but makes it by chemical conversion,It can be used in cars - trains submarines - aircraft Photo shows Mr
RME0M43B–May 05, 1953 - ''Britain is the Enemy'' - Says General Neguib. Egyptian Digtator Speaks on Suez Negotiation.: General Neguib the Egyptian Dictator thr a bombshell into the Suez Negotiation by telling Egypt that he had broken off the 14 day old talks with Britain and then threatening a ''battle for freedom''. He made the speech during the ceremonies in ''Liberation Square'' during the funeral of the Unknown Warrior who had fallen a martyr in the field of honour during the Palestine War
RME0KXWG–Oct. 10, 1952 - School for children of American servicemen - in Britain. Algebra teacher from Scotland: A typical American co-educational school has been opened at Bushey park, Twickenhem- for the children of American servicemen in Britain. It is a typical American high school complete with campus and baseball pitch. The children board at the school - and their teachers are from all parts of the United State. Photo shows the Algebra teacher Miss Alison Falconer who comes from St
RME0YKB2–Aug. 08, 1970 - American draft dodgers in Britain form a company to raise funds.: Twenty American draft-dodgers in Britain who oppose the Vietnam war have formed a company to raise funds. It is called American Refugee Enterprises. Members of the group, who risk severe penalties if they return to the United States, have an organisation called the Union of American Exiles in Britain with headquarters of Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, London. The group's leader, Mr
RME0YKB3–Aug. 08, 1970 - American Draft Dodgers I Britain From a Company To Raise Funds: Twenty American draft- dodger's in Britain who oppose the Vietnam war have formed a company to raise funds. It is called American Refugee Enterprises. Members of the group, who risk severe penalties if they return to the United States, have an organisation called the Union of American Exiles in Britain with Headquarters in Glocester Avenue, Primrose hill, London. The Group's Leader , Mr
RME0YAKY–Sep. 19, 1969 - First lunar samples arrive in Britain.: The first batch of the Lunar samples released by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration allocated to research groups in the United Kingdom, arrived here today. They were brought back by Dr. S.O. Agrell of the University of Cambridge. After arrival at London Airport, Dr. Agrell took the samples to the science Research Council, High Holoborn, where, after a press conference, the samples were handed over to the principal investigators concerned
RME0X8W9–Sep. 19, 1965 - Battle Of Britain Service At Westminster Abbey Attended By The Queen And Duke Of Edinburgh: The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended the Battle of Britain Thanksgiving service in Westminster Abbey this morning, after the service the Queen Unveiled a Commemorative Tablet to Sir Winston Churchill at the West end of the Abbey Lady Spencer-Churchill and other members of the Churchill family attended. And after the unveiling the Queen meet 20 of the Battle of Britain Pilots who flew into battle 25, years ago
RME0W4FN–Apr. 04, 1961 - Monday's man in Britain: Mr. Selwyn Lloyd, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, works in his office in the Treasury, London, on the Budget which he will present to the House of Commons and the British people next Monday, April 17. On his desk beside him (right) is the battered red despatch box in which since the 1850's British Chancellors have carried their accounting of the previous year's finances (ending on March 31) and their proposals for the coming year's taxation
RME0PWBR–Mar. 03, 1957 - Britain In Court In Cairo - Charged With Spying: Four Britons who accused of spying appear in the Cairo Court again today.. Special precautions are being taken by the Egyptian authorities. Troops guard the door to the courtroom and the building has been searched for explosives. the Briton are James Swinburn (51) Cairo business manager; Charles Pittuck (45) of the Marconi Telegraph Company; James Zarb (37) Maltese businessman John Thornton Stanley of the Presidential Assurance
RME0PWNP–Mar. 03, 1957 - Mobs March on the Britain Embassy in Tokyo to Protest Against the 'H' Bomb Tests. Hundreds of Tokyo students and other protesters marched on the British Embassy in Tokyo with banners and placards to voice their indignation that Japan had been snubbed by the British Government after their appeal that the forthcoming 'H' Bomb tests should be abandoned because it may harm the Japanese people and spoil the fishing ares on which the people rely for food. Many police were on duty, but their were no major clashes
RME0KW3R–Mar. 03, 1950 - Festival of Britain preparations rapid progress on the dome of discovery: Rapid progress is being made in the construction of the dome of discovery, one of the outstanding features of next year's festival of Britain, which is intended to become the world's largest dome in the shortest time. Artificial lighting will play its part in emphasising the vastness of an interior that has a diameter of 365 feet and a height of 97 feet.The dome aluminium will be nearly as big as Drafalgar square
RME10YN7–Sep. 09, 1974 - Miss Great Britain Selects Her Wardrobe As Part Of Her Prize For Winning The Competition: 24-year-old Marilyn Ward, New Milton, Hampshire, who won the title of Miss Great Britain earlier this week, went along to a Regent Street store today to select her wardrobe as part of her prize. Marilyn won the Miss England and United Kingdom titles three years ago, and came out of retirement to take the Miss Great Britain crown this week
RME0X25C–Feb. 11, 1965 - Britain Has A New Car For The Le Mans Battle... Special Bodied Lightweight Austin Healey Sprite. Britain's first challenger of the 1965 Le Mans 24 Hour race in June - is the new Special bodied lightweight Austin-Healey Sprite - built by the Donald Healey Company at Warwick. The car is to have tests on the Silverstone circuit - and the Warwickshire high speed track of the Motor Industry Research Association. Two of the prototypes will be entered at Le Mans
RME0PWFF–Jan. 01, 1957 - Italy's wonder horse in Britain, Ribot is exercised and fed: The world's most famous racehorse Italian owned ''Ribot'' is now settling down at the Stud in the New market stables owned by Lord Derby. American owners offered 50,000 for Ribot - but the offer was refused. The stud few of this fabulous horse if ,200 and even at that remarkable foo-dozens of applications have been refused because his program and time for the first two months period and two following seasons have been completely sold out
RME0PWFG–Jan. 01, 1957 - Italy's wonder horses in Britain, Ribot is exercises and fed: The world's most famous racehorse Italian owned ''Ribot'' is now settling down at the Stud in the New market stables owned by Lord Derby. American owners offered 50,000 for Ribot - but the offer was refused. The stud fee of this fabulous horse if ,200 - and even at that remarkable fee-dozens of applications have been refused because his program and time for the first two months period and two following seasons have been completely sold out
RME0YM3C–Sep. 09, 1970 - Free Hijack Girl threat to Britain. The popular Front for the liberation of Palestine today demanded that Britain release within 72 hours a girl accomplice of the Front involved in yesterday's unsuccessful attempt to hijack the Israeli El Al airliner which landed at Heathrow. A Front spokesman warned the British Government that it would be held responsible for any harm to the girl, Leila Khaled, who is detained at West Drayton police station. The spokesman demanded that the girl should be released and returned to Jordan
RME14218–Mar. 31, 2012 - Benjamin Britain, who wrote ''Gloriana'' chats over a scene with singer Geraint Evans in Elizabethan costume. He plays Lord Mount Joy. ''Gloriana'' The coronation opera performed before the Queen; In a brilliantly decorated and pack covent garden opera house, H.M. The Queen watched the first performance of ''Gloriana'', the opera written to celebrate the coronation and dealing with the latter period of the life of Queen Elizabeth 1. The music is by Benjamin Britten and the libretto by William Plomer
RME13RFW–Mar. 27, 2012 - Britain at Expo '67: Model of the British Pavilion for the world Exhibition to be held in Montreal from April to October, 1967. Designed by Sir Basil Spence, O.M. it is an exciting group of building on several levels intended to reflect the maturity, strength and aspirations of the British nation.Five leading experts in Britain are responsible for the interior exhibition design. British participation in Expo '67 is being organised by the Central Office in Information for the Commonwealth Relations Office
RME135BA–Feb. 26, 2012 - Britain Leads in Radio astronomy : The ears that seen the universe for radio emissions from distant galaxies and quires are Britain's famous telescopes at jodrell bank near macclesfield, Cheshire, whose vigilance picks up the faintest sound waves. Every nation in the world is indebted to jodrell bank for tracking their rockets and satellites. In charge of the Jodrell Bank station is Britain's troop spacemen, professor sir Bernard Lovell. Sir Bernard Lovell, professor of Radio astronomy
RME111N7–Apr. 04, 1975 - SCIENTIFIC RESULTS FROM ARIEL-5 BRITAIN FIRST X-RAY ASTRONOMY SATELLITE ARIEL-5 is proving a very successful satellite and some exciting results have been obtained from experiments on board, Today the scientists involved were talking about their experiments and the results they have obtained during the satellite,e a first six months in orbit. It was launched on October 15th 1974 PHOTO SHOWS Five of the scientists at today's press conference at State House, High Holborn, They are (L
RME0XA1H–Dec. 16, 1965 - Tanzania breaks with Britain: Tanzania broke off diplomatic relations with Britain last night, on the eve of British premier Harold Wilson's speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania said in a Dar Es-Salaam that a message he had received from Mr. Wilson about Britain's policy on Rhodesia was ''as always ambiguous''. So Tanzania had decided to act in accordance with the Organisation of African measures against Rhgodesia. The ultimatum expired yesterday
RME0XA1G–Dec. 16, 1965 - Tanzania Breaks with Britain: Tanzanian broke off diplomatic relations with Britain last night, on the eve of British premier Harold Wilson's speech to the Union Nations General Assembly in New York. President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania said in Dar-El-Sallam that message he had received from Mr. Wilson about Britain's policy on Rhodesia was ''as accordance with the Organisation of African Unity's ultimatum to Mr. Wilson calling for tougher measures against Rhodesia. The ultimatum expired yesterday
RME0X9JE–Dec. 12, 1965 - In Britain it takes more than a flood to interrupt Sunday Lunch: The common for yesterday was water there were flood everywhere and in Shrowsbury they went to great lengths to make sure no one went without Sunday lunch. For Sunday lunch is a time honoured ritual a tradition that cannt be broken by a more flood. The council organised emergency cooking session in school canteens and proceed though beef stew and vegetables for 180 people hose homes had been out of by floods for 36 hours
RME0WHHM–Feb. 02, 1963 - Britain to build a Nuclear Ship. expected to be 30,000 ton - 1,5000 passenger liner: The decision to build a nuclear ship was announced int he House of Commons yesterday and it is expected to be a 30,000 tons - 1,500 passenger liner. She will most probably have two reactors and speed of 24 knots. It is a joint enterprise. it was not disclosed how much the Government intends to invest and it is expected to be ready by 1967. It is said that the vessel will be cheaper to operate than an oil driven ship
RME0XKAE–Mar. 03, 1967 - Jazz Pianist Fats Domino Arrives In Britain To Top The Bill At London's Saville Theatre: A press reception was held at Tiffany's, Shaftsbury Avenue, London, today, to meet the famous jazz pianist Fats Domino who has arrived in Britain to top the bill at London''s Saville Theatre this week. As a recording artist, he sold over ten million records during 1960-63 along, including his sensational renditions of ''My Blue Heaven'', ''Hwn My Dreamboat Comes Home'', and ''Blueberry Hill''
RME0RGJ4–Aug. 08, 1959 - Demonstration of Britain;s New ''Magic Box''. It Produces its own power - from Chemical.: A demonstration was held this morning of the Hydrox Fuel Cell - the invention of Mr. Thomas Bacon - sponsored by the National REsearch Development revolutionise the field of electricity. Mr. Bacon has been working on his idea since 1932. The 'Box' does not store electricity - but makes it by chemical conversion,It can be used on cars - submarines trains - aircraft etc. Photo shows Mr. Thomas Bacon the inventor of the 'Magic Box' - watches welding with electricity supplied by ' Cell' power
RME0PXD0–Apr. 04, 1957 - Photo supplied by Britain information services Bizz. 9140/LA . Britannia's body . Nearing completion in Belfast, Northern Ireland , is the first of five British Bristol Britannia airliners ordered by America's Northeast Airlines. Nicknamed the whispering Giant , the plane is powered by four proteus turbo prop engines, has a cruising speed of 400 m.p.h and can carry 110 passengers . Britannias are already flying with British overseas Airways on the London Johannesburg and London Australia routes. Picture shows Inside the 124 ft
RME14AAW–Apr. 17, 2012 - Britain leads in Radio Astronomy : The ears that Scan the Universe for radio emissions from distant galaxies and quasars are Britain's famous telescopes - at Jodrell Bank near Macclesfield, Cheshire, whose vigilance picks up the Faintest sound waves. Every nation in the world is indebted to Jodrell Bank for tracking their rockets and satellites. In charge of the Jodrell Bank station is Britain's top Spaceman, professor sir Bernard Lovell. The Mark I radio telescope with a diameter of 250ft which has been in use since 1957 at Jodrell Bank
RME13NCR–Mar. 22, 2012 - Britain first heart transplant operation team hold conference; Members of the team which carried out Britain's first heart transplant operation, today held a conference at the National Heart Hospital, Marylsbone, where operation was carried out yesterday. Leader of the team was Mr. Donald Ross, 45 year old South African born consultant surgeon, and his senior assistants were Mr. Donald Longmore, one of Britain's leading physiologists, and Mr. Keith Ross, a leading cardiac surgeon, who is unrelated to Mr. Donald Roar
RME12HXY–Feb. 24, 2012 - Repaete and the delrons making a visit to Britain to promote their hit record 'captai of your Ship (L to R) . Lorraine Maxolsa, aged 21 Mary repartee aiese, 21 and Nanette Licart, 21. The mystery of ''Repartee''. One of the most unusual group names to come up for several yeas has been Reporate and the delrone'' just how did they come up with this unusual name. Well it's simple really. they chose ''Delroms'' during a period when 'del '' was in vogue for group names and 'repartee'' well that's the middle nadme of the groups leader. many aiewse
RME0YX37–Sep. 07, 1971 - The Search Is On For Ex-Pan Am Stewatdesses In Britain: Pan American World Airways has lost some 150 ex-stewardesses in the United Kingdom and doesn't Know where to find them. Most of them are British girl who returned from U.S.A. bases to marry the boys they left behind, some brought with them Amjerican hiusband and other or Americans or Scandinavians who m,arried with Bristis men they met on the job. A But all most all hasve changed their names and adresses. The 'world's most expereinced airline'' is not trying to lure its most experienced girld back to home
RME0YRH1–Apr. 04, 1971 - Britain to have census this month: The 1971 Census will take place on Sunday, April 25th, and will be the biggest and most extensive survey of the British will be involved. The registrar General, Mr. Michael Reed, today held a press conference at Somerset House to explain the Census, and answer questions. Representative members of the Challenge the Census. School Children were also present and were shown the spot in the 8 1/2 miles of vaults beneath Somerset House were their Census Day diaries will be stored, for 100 years. Photo Shows Mr
RME0Y12B–May 05, 1968 - Britain first heart transplant operation team hold conference; Members of the team which carried out Britain's first heart transplant operation, today held a conference at the National Heart Hospital, Marylsbone, where operation was carried out yesterday. Leader of the team was Mr. Donald Ross, 45 year old South African born consultant surgeon, and his senior assistants were Mr. Donald Longmore, one of Britain's leading physiologists, and Mr. Keith Ross, a leading cardiac surgeon, who is unrelated to Mr. Donald Roar
RME0X6HD–May 05, 1965 - Great-Granddaughter Of London's Festival Of Britain Pearly King IS Christened: Susan O'Shea, the six-month-old Great-grand-daughter of London's Festival of Britain Pearly King, was christened in a robe adorned with 50 buttons at St. Martin-in-the-Fields today. It was made for her great-grandfather towards the end of the last century. All the famous Marriott family now wear the robe for their christenings. Baby Susan was christened by the Rev. Austen Williams, who usually conducts the Pearlies' annual harvest festival service. Photo shows Mrs
RME0MM57–Nov. 14, 1955 - Mrs.Simek arrives in Britain - and faces a dilemma.British born wife of Czech Prisoner:Mrs.Jean Simek who is service a life sentence in Czechoslovakia for ''Espionage and Sabotage'' - arrived in London yesterday with her three children..She now faces a dilemma..She has three months here with her family - and before leaving Czechoslovakia she was told that if she returns with her children - her husband will almost certainly be released..If she does not - the assumption is that he will remain a prisoners. Photo shows Mrs
RME0KT07–Nov. 11, 1949 - Things To Come With The 1951 Festival Of Britain Model Of Proposed Treatment For The Shot Tower: Visitors to the 1951 Festival of Britain on South Bank of the Thames will be able to signal the moon. The shot tower - famous London landmarks built for making lead short by dropping molten metal into water - is to be fitted with a ''radio telescope''. Through this visitors will be able to see - and hear - radio waves from the Universe,. The radio telescope will be operated by remote control from another part of the exhibition. All the visitors will have to do is press a button
RME10W9F–Jun. 07, 1974 - Kung Fu Comes To Britain: The martial art of Kung Fu has come to Britain, with the arrival of the entire Kung Fu company from Hong Kong, for their first -ever British provincial theatre tour, which opens with 'The Kung Fu Show'' at the Empire pool, Wembley tomorrow (June 8), and features a team of twenty exerts, all of whom are Kung Fu title holders, most of whom have appeared as stand-ins and stunt men in such movies as ''Enter The Dragon'' and ''Way of the Dragon''. The company met the press in London today
RME10W9E–Jun. 07, 1974 - Kung Fu Comes to Britain.: The martial art of Kung Fu has come to Britain, with the arrival of the entire Kung Fu company from Hong Kong, for their first - ever British Provincial Theatre Tour, which opens with 'The Kung Fu Show'' at the Empire Pool, Wembley tomorrow (June 8), and features a team of twenty experts, all of whom are Kung Fu title holders. most of whom have appeared as stand-ins and stunt men in such movies as ''Enter The Dragon'' and ''WAy of the Dragon''. The company met the Press in London today
RME0YY9B–Nov. 11, 1971 - Miss Great Britain Presents Morris Marina to London Prize-Winner in National Milk Competition. Miss Great Britain, Carolyn Moore, today presented Mrs. Valerie A. Woolf, of Chomley Gardens, London, N.W.6, with her prize of a Morris Marina at the British Leyland Showroom, Piccadilly.Mrs. Woolf's prize was one of 6 Marinas, 60 Kenwood dishwashers and 2,400 mini-mixers offered as prizes in the EVERY WOMAN should have one National Milk Co petition
RME0YXEF–Sep. 25, 1971 - Britain Expels 105 Russians After KGB Defector Exposes Soviet Spy Net In London: Britian explled 90 Russian diplomats and officials yesterday for spying, forbade the return of 15 others temporarily out of the country and put a limit on the numbers of officials the Soviet Government may station in London. The drastic action came after the defection of a senior agent of the KGB intelligence service earlier this month and his disclosure of plans to infiltrate saboteurs and more spies into Britain. The agent has not been named
RME0YXEH–Sep. 25, 1971 - Britain Examples 105 Russians After KGB Defector Exposes Soviet Spy Net In London: Britain expelled 90 Russian diplomats and officials yesterday for spying , forbade the return of 15 others temporarily out of the country and put a limit on the numbers of officials the Soviet Government may station in London. The drastic action came after the defection of senior agent of the KGB intelligence service earlier this month and his disclosure of plans to infiltrate saboteurs and more spies into Britain. The agent has not been named
RME0YX5B–Sep. 09, 1971 - Britain Expels 105 Russians After KGB Defector Exposes Soviet Spy Net In London: Britian explled 90 Russian diplomats and officials yesterday for spying, forbade the return of 15 others temporarily out of the country and put a limit on the numbers of officials the Soviet Government may station in London. The drastic action came after the defection of a senior agent of the KGB intelligence service earlier this month and his disclosure of plans to infiltrate saboteurs and more spies into Britain. The agent has not been named
RME0YX6J–Sep. 09, 1971 - Britain Expeis 105 Russians After Kgb Defector Exposes Soviet Spy Net In London; Britain expelled 90 Russians diplomats and officials yesterday for spying, forbade the return of 15 others temporarily out of the country, and put a limit on the numbers of officials the Soviet Government may station in London. The drastic action came after t he defection of a senior agent of the KGB intelligence service earlier this month and his disclosures of plans to infiltrate saboteurs and more spies into Britain . The agent has not been named
RME0YX59–Sep. 09, 1971 - Britain Expels 105 Russians after KGB Defector Exposes Soviet Spy Net in London. Britain expelled 90 Russian diplomats and officials yesterday for spying, forbade the return of 15 others temporarily out of the country and put a limit on the numbers of officials the Soviet Government may station in London. The drastic came after the defection of a senior agent of the KGB intelligence service earlier this month, and his disclosures of plan to infiltrate saboteurs and more spies into Britain. The agent has not been named
RME0XGYR–Dec. 12, 1966 - A demonstration Mishap.: Britain was introduced to a new water sport in the heart of London, yesterday, when a two-seater hydrofoil made its debut on the Thames. The new craft is the smallest and cheapest fail riding craft is the smallest and cheapest fail riding craft in the world. Hi-Foiling is a completely new experience in aquativ sport. The craft is less than nine feet long, is powered by an outboard engine and has handle bar steering. it operates liek any other craft up to ten to fifteen miles an hour
RME0WW4F–Mar. 03, 1964 - A cuppa for the learned gentlemen: In Britain, everything stops for tea, even the law. In the marathon Great Train Robbery Trial, now being held at Aylesbury Assizes, it soon became obvious that the refreshment facilities at the small court could not cope with more than tea for the judge and jury, so the Under-Sheriff for the county sent an S.O.S. to the Womens Voluntary Service, pleading thirst. And of course the Ladies in Green, always ready to help a deserving cause, came to the rescue with tea at 4d a cup, and biscuits at 2d
RME0W13D–Nov. 11, 1960 - Ex-R.S.M. Britain Drills Guard of honour for film Premiere: Ex-Regimental Sergeant Major, Ronald Brittan, who is known as the Voice, was yesterday teaching spear shield drill and Roman military bearing, to volunteers, mostly ex-guardsmen, who will form a Roman-Style guard of honour for Princess Margaret, when she attends the premiere of the film ''Sparacus'', at the Metropole, Victoria, on Dec. 7. The drilling took place at a London gymnasium. Photo Shows Ex-RSM
RME0MJ0A–Jun. 06, 1955 - To Rise In The Fall: Britain recently announced promotions for a top soldier and sailor. Photo shows General Sir Gerald Templer who in November will be Britain's top soldier, Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Now 57, in 1942 General Templer, at the age of 44, became the youngest Lt. General in the British Army. After the war he was made Director for Civil Affairs, Military Government, in occupied Germany and in 1946 became Director of Military Intelligence at the War Office, London
RME11AX0–Jul. 07, 1976 - Skuda skateboarding launched in Britain: Skateboarding - the sport which has swept America and Australia is launched in Britian. Skateboards Ltd announce the first all-British design which is currently being mass-produced at their Norwich factory to meet the rapidly growing demand fro a professionally-styled, fully manoeurable board. The world free-style skateboard champion, 18 year old Miss Robin Alawai, from California, is on a flying visit to launch the British board. The Skuda skateboard is made from tough fibre glass with clear polyerethane with low friction wheels
RME14KJW–Apr. 05, 2012 - Britain Has The World's Greatest four jet Bomber British aviation streaks into with an achievement which crowns and surpasses all the advances already recorded in a year of outstanding huge, four-jet bomber incorporating revolutionary features. It is the Handley Page H.P. 80, and it was taken off the secret list yesterday. Equipped with four Sapphire engines, buried in the wings, the H.P. 80 is estimated to have more war bombers. The prototype was taken up have been placed for it to be ''produced in quantity'' for the R.A.F. photo Shows A view of Britain's new H.P
RME0PXHG–Apr. 04, 1957 - Sound Inspection Developed in Britain is a system for testing materials called Autosonics. It consists of a probe that transmits sound into the material in a sequence of energy pulses. The pulses, registered on a cathode ray tube, show up any flaws. The manufacturers claim that a wide range of materials can be inspected automatically by the system with consistent and accurate results at speeds many times greater than those possible with other techniques. Picture shows:- The probe is set up to inspect metal immersed in water. Manufacturers: Kelvin and Hughes Ltd
RME14CET–Apr. 17, 2012 - This is that : Britain;s Fairey Rotodyne, claimed by its manufacturers as the world's first vertical take-off and landing airliner, was recently given its first public demonstration at the rotor blade tips for ascent, the Rotodyne files forward on two engines in the normal manner of fixed -wing aircraft. It weighs 18 long tons, has a rotor diameter of 90 feet and carries up to 48 passengers or 5 long tons of freight. It has cruising speeds of 185 m.p.h. and 150 m.p.h, the latter on partial power
RME13BME–Feb. 29, 2012 - St. Luke's Hospital Guildford is the first in Britain to obtain betatron machine the most up to date weapon in the fight against cancer.: The Most up to date weapon in the fight against cancer, the Betatron machine, has been installed at St. Lukes Hospital, Guildford, Survey. This machine, which is the first of its kind in this country, is housed in a radiation-proof building with walls up toeight feet thick in the treatment room. The Betraton project at St.Lukes is entirely due to the drive and foresight of Mr. Jackson. Richmord, director of the hospital's radiotherapy centre
RME130TC–Feb. 26, 2012 - There can be hardly be a man or women in Britain today who is unaware of the ups and downs of Scotland's Upper Cycle ship builders. Daily, through the media of Press, radio and television, the sage continues. But meanwhile, only a few miles away, the bustling and expanding yards of the Lower Clyde are successfully building giant ships..The area's most obvious success symbol is the huge straddle crane under construction at Lower Clyde's Scott Lithgow yard. Its twin 200 - foot towers amply demonstrate the strength and confidence of Scotland's ''quiet shipbuilders
RME124JT–Dec. 16, 1985 - Tanzania Breaks With Britain - Tenzenia broke off diplomatic relations with Britain last night, on the eve of British premier Harold Wilson's speech to the United Nationas General Assembley in New York. President Juliue Nyerere of Tanzania siad in a Dar Es-Salam that a message he had recieved from Mr. Wilson about Britain's Policy on Rhpdepia was as always ambiguous''. So Tanzania has decided to act in accordace with the Organization of African Unity's Ultimatum to mr. Wilson Calling for tougher Measures against Rhodesia. The ultimatum expired yesterday
RME0Y2AB–Jun. 06, 1968 - BRITAIN EXPELS SOVIET SPIES AFTER SCUFFLE WITH TWO CID OFFICERS. Two Russian spy suspects have been compelled to leave Britain after being involved in fight with detectives who had been shadowing them in London. The Russian, supposedly members of a trade delegation, were trailed by Detectives in Barnard Road, Clapham Junction, where the Ministry of Defence has a garage housing a fleet of radio cars and a high-powered radio equipment. The Russians had been observed in the same area on five separate days before their arrest on May 15th
RME0MJRR–Sep. 09, 1955 - Navy's Trials Cruiser Returns to Britain. Anti atomic warfare test have been carried out off Malta by the British trials cruiser Cumberland, which arrived today at Devonport (Sept. 28). Photo Shows: - Water sprays fitted around the ship thoroughly washing the decks and superstructure, a method of protection, which would be used in war to keep ships free of radioactive particles. This method of protection, known as pre-wetting , would be employed in ships operating in the fall-out area or on the outer fringe of a region affected by an atomic explosion
RME0M6DN–Oct. 10, 1953 - Second Nobel Award goes to Britain too. Professor Krebs receives Medical prize: Britain won her second Nobel award yesterday when the Caroline Medical Institute gave the medical prize jointly to Professor Hans Albert Krebs, of Sheffield University and Dr. Fritz Lippman, of Harvard Medical School, Boston. Last week Sir Winston Churchil was awarded the Literature prize. Each prize is worth about £12,000. Professor Krebbs and Dr. Lippman will share theirs. Photo shows Professor Hans Albert Krebs and his wife and children gather around the piano at home
RME141FK–Mar. 31, 2012 - Introducing the ''Most Fashionable Dogs'' in Britain. Rex and Michael wear Persian Lamb- and mink.: To be seen in the park these days - proud and poodle-like during the cold spell are Michael and Rex,pets of the Royal Furrier Mrs. Delmer Price.Daily they are taken to the Park for an airing in a chauffeur-driven Rolls - and wearing Persian lamb coats tailor made and valued at £ 25 each. The latest addition to their wardrobe in a Mink Coat for Michael - valued at £ 100. The animals are pedigree and are valued at £ 1,200 - and are cared for by Mrs
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