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Friday 8 March 1963
A woman can now know if she is pregnant two hours after taking a new test. This while-you-wait test costs £2 2s at the Family Centre run by the London Foundation for Marriage Education.
After twelve hours, the Duchess of Argyll completed her evidence in the divorce action brought by the Duke. The Duchess is accused of multiple acts of adultery. The hearing continues today.
Private ownership of cars should be banned. This suggestion is made in the journal The Railway Review. Only in exceptional circumstances should individuals be allowed to own cars. Motorists should hire cars as needed from hire firms. It is estimated that by 1970 the number of private cars will have shot up from 6,500,000 to 13,000,000.
Barbers in Stockport, Cheshire have decided to charge more than the standard 3s when cutting long hair. Mr Charles Sephton, branch secretary, said, “We are fed up with the long-haired Johnnies. In future, members will charge extra for cutting long hair.”
Agony Aunt: My father always says that blondes can be dangerous. Jane Adams’ reply - And so can redheads and brunettes.
Television highlights: Richard the Lionheart. Let’s Imagine - Being Beautiful. Take Your Pick - 300th Edition.
Radio highlights: Music While You Work. Piano Party.
Horse racing resumes in England today after 75 blank days caused by the Big Freeze.
Weather: cloudy with rain. Outlook - bright with showers. 13c, 55f.
@HannahHowe Wow! Only 4-9-8 a month! 
@Eetschrijver “That’s less than 25 shillings a week.” With an offer like that, many people were tempted.
@HannahHowe I believe that. I could never fathom that pre-decimal system of one-and-six-and-two which they made me learn at school--all to no good, because my first trip to the UK occurred in 1974.