Britons on Anguilla Work Tour as Island Faces Colonial Rule
London report recalls 4,000 British police, on 3- to 6-month tours since 1969, patrolling Anguilla amid federation tensions with St. Kitts and Nevis. Officers enjoyed beach life, sports, and light duties while maintaining immigration control and local disputes. Britain presses temporary colonial rule with a possible referendum later.
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Anguilla
Angarilla
St. Kitts and Nevis Islands
St. Kitts-Nevis
Caribbean
William Johnson
Johnson
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St. Kitts
Anguillans
Summerland Resort: British rain answer at Isle of Man
A seven level thermally controlled complex called Summerland rises on the Isle of Man as a rainproof seaside attraction. Backed by a hotel chain and Trust Houses Forte, it features a constant 80 to 85 degree interior, a 40 foot sundome for UV tanning, palm trees, a goldfish pool, and a 25,000 square foot underground carnival. The £4 million project targets the Isle of Man’s peak tourist season attracting about 500,000 visitors annually.
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Isle of Man
Summerland
British Isles
Irish Sea
New Fishing Code Bans Explosives in Brunei
Brunei adopts a new fishing code banning underwater explosive stun devices and chemical doping. The regulation aims to protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems while guiding local fishermen on ethical harvesting practices.
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Brunei
Borneo Sultanate
Cedar Rapids Gazette History and circulation note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co lists publication details at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with daily and Sunday editions. Subscription rates include carrier 75 cents weekly and mail options varying by edition and year. no mail subscriptions in carrier areas.
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Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Territories
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Welch Training
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