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39,247 results found for all records.
Rate increases cause anger (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Jack Smart, Chairman of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities, discusses the ratings grant, in which areas will receive a new ratings increase. He says that local government will work out the figures....
Peter Shore on rates for 1978 (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary of State for the Environment, Peter Shore, describes the rate increases for local government, for next year. Any rate increases will not mean a reduction in services, he says, and the grant may...
Shipwreck survivor tells story (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Barry Wells was the only survivor of a shipwreck off of the Cornish coast. He explains what happened once the crew abandoned ship, and what caused the wreck. He describes the rescue and comments on losing...
Legal powers of traffic wardens (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Campbell of the Automobile Association (AA), discusses the role and legal power of traffic wardens. There is some dispute as to what powers traffic wardens should have, and there is a move in the courts...
Americans funding IRA war effort (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Co-Founder of the Community of Peace People, Betty Williams, describes her trip to America to stop the Americans funding the IRA in their war against Great Britain. She says her work will take her back to...
Shirley Williams on free school meal entitlement (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary of State for Education, Shirley Williams, discusses the subject of school meals. The number of free school meals will increase, if people who are eligible decide to claim. Female interviewer not...
Flour in Indian foods (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Flour manufacture is discussed here, with the diet of the Asian countries being discussed. The introduction of Vitamin D could increase the health of these communities. Male speaker identified only as Mr...
Methods of suicide (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
A discussion on the subject of committing suicide by means of road traffic accidents. Psychiatrist Michael Simpson discusses examples of this method, and claims that according to studies by professionals,...
London postman rewarded for bravery (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
London postman James Arden on being commended by the Post Office for a bravery award after tackling an armed gunman. He speaks of the incident and its effect on him, and his decision to stay on when others...
Post office counter clerk rewarded for bravery (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Employee Emma Goodall on being commended by the Post Office with her assistant Dolly for a bravery award, after they raised the alarm when faced with an armed gunman. Male interviewer not identified.