BBC accused of Queen Mother skit satire
Viewers urged by BBC to defend its satire after a Pearl Hackney led skit mocked royalty with a ship launch gag. The broadcaster denied intent to lampoon Queen Mother Elizabeth amid angry calls while Hackney impersonated aristocracy and saluted with a bow.
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Hold Boy and Woman Held on Elopement Claim
A 15-year-old boy and his 21-year-old mother were taken into custody in Los Angeles after police called their actions a romantic elopement from South San Francisco. Mrs Edith Pnoney, booked on suspected child molestation, said the youth Robert C Dalton is affectionate and that they hope to marry when cleared. Dalton, a San Mateo County ward, appeared to be older than his years. They disappeared February 19 and were arrested on Wednesday. Mrs Rooney, estranged from her husband, is mother to a two year old and is expecting another child. She described meeting the sophomore in August and joining weekend trips with her husband and Robert.
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New Policy on China Discussed by Knowland and Senate Panel
Senator Knowland after a White House meeting described Eisenhower’s remark that the United States will not join in an aggressive war to recover China’s mainland. He said the stance is defensive and consistent with prior policy, while others in the Foreign Relations Committee weighed implications for Quemoy and Matsu and possible U.S. support for Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists.
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Do You Agree I Will Be Polite to My Wife
A lighthearted note expresses a commitment to courteous behavior toward a spouse, framing her as a witty journalist and lecturer. The speaker aims for ongoing civility and playful mutual respect in daily life.
Oroville asks state to force water fluoridation
Butte County supervisors and Oroville City Council urge the California Public Utilities Commission to compel California Water Co. to fluoridate Oroville area water. They say the utility refused after residents and nine local dentists cited potential dental savings and reduced bills, while officials note no legal mechanism exists to call a fluoridation election.
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Press-Qeleoram Sixth Street and Ping Avenue Low Beach
A fragmented notice from 1658 mentions the Post Office at Long Leach Baltteraia and a Maren Act dated March 3.5 187A.
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Low Beach
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