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Tuesday 14 May 1963
Britain must stop treating nurses as Cinderellas. There is widespread discontent over the recent pay award because people who work in the City are having a ball on the proceeds of the affluent society.
Mr Hennicker Thorpe, who will be 99 on Friday, has mumps. His doctor said, “This is extremely rare. I’ve never heard of anyone at his age getting mumps.” Mr Thorpe said, “I’m fed up with being in bed. I want to get up. A fine thing having mumps at my age!”
The Duke of Edinburgh got a blasting yesterday for his “trigger-happy exploits”. The League Against Cruel Sports said the Duke shoots game birds “by the hundred for the kick of it. That he is President of the World Wildlife Fund is humbug.”
Milk-selling slot machines may vanish from Britain within two years. The sixpenny slot machines should contain just under half a pint, but some vendors are charging sixpence for a one-third pint.
The latest Chelsea fashions for men - pale blue flap-fronted denim pants, silk tailored jackets and pink gingham shirts. The conservative look is out. More jazzy styles are in.
A new floor covering has been declared Twist-proof. Women can dance on it without leaving stiletto heel marks.
Television highlights: State Visit of the King and Queen of the Belgians. American Space Flight (three hours). Do It Yourself Democracy - Iceland.
Radio highlights: Songs For Everyone. Dancing Party.
Weather: sunny periods then rain. Outlook - changeable. 16c, 61f.
The Christine Keeler Story will continue tomorrow.
@HannahHowe I had no idea that vending machines containing milk ever existed, so I guess the first prediction in that post was true.
I do remember getting the small 1/3-pint bottles of lukewarm milk in primary school though, at least until Mrs T came and took those away.