The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
11. Daily Record 19 March 1963
A mysterious letter, apparently sent by Christine. Was she in hiding, or was someone holding her against her will?
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Thursday 28 March 1963
Beeching’s Blockbuster. The Railway Revolution. 2,228 Stations to Go. Dr Beeching proposes to close half of the country’s railway stations and rip up 5,000 miles of track. London fares will go up 2s in the pound and some season tickets will be stopped. One of the stations to close is the Welsh station of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
10. Daily Express 18 March 1963
Questions were raised in the House of Commons about why, apparently, the police were not trying to find Christine Keeler. Also, Christine’s mother was worried about her, and her friend Mandy Rice Davies said that she was willing to help.
Wednesday 27 March 1963
The Battle at the Commons: Mounted Police Stop Invasion. Five hundred police fought a bitter battle yesterday with 3,000 protesters who tried to invade the House of Commons. Men and women chanted, “We want work! Tories out! Mounted police were sent in and the protesters engaged in a sit-down. Eventually, a delegation was allowed in to meet ministers.
Tuesday 26 March 1963
The Conservative government intends to impose a 5s minimum to send a telegram. Labour MP William Warbey slammed the plan. He said telegrams were a vital emergency service for people who could not afford telephones.
I’m looking to compile an “ideal” television schedule based on programmes from the 1960s, a “greatest hits” of 1960s tv. The schedule would run from 5pm until 11pm, Sunday through to Saturday, and include dramas, comedies, light entertainment, documentaries, music, etc. Which programmes would you nominate for this schedule? Please add your suggestions below and I will include the most popular programmes in the schedule.
No âmbito do programa de comemoração dos 50 anos do 25 de Abril do IHC, vamos acolher, no final da próxima semana, a conferência "A Revolução e o Poder dos Trabalhadores nas Empresas e nos Campos (1974-1975)". Inscrições abertas!
https://ihc.fcsh.unl.pt/events/revolucao-poder-trabalhadores/
Monday 25 March 1963
Tory councillor Alan Riley believes that more canings are needed. “More whippings would do a lot of good,” Mr Riley said. He thought that some teachers were too scared to use the cane because of the risk of legal proceedings against them.
The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
8. Daily Express 16 March 1963
John Edgecombe received a seven year sentence for shooting at Christine Keeler. His previous convictions included living off immoral earnings and possession of drugs. The Christine Keeler story appeared to be over. However, this was just the prologue - with the Edgecombe trial over, the press went into overdrive.
Sunday 24 March 1963
What is Britain’s number one status symbol in 1963? Forget the fridge, hi-fi, washing machine and car. The number one status symbol is the garden mower. Petrol, battery-operated or electric powered, at £24 these mowers are superseding the £8 push mower.
The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
7. Daily Express, 15 March 1963
An amazing newspaper page. Alongside Christine Keeler’s disappearance, the Daily Express featured the shock resignation offer from war minister John Profumo.
Saturday 23 March 1963
The cost of living has gone up nine tenths of a point to 103.6, says the Ministry of Labour. The rise is mainly due to dearer vegetables and eggs.
The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
6. Daily Express, 15 March 1963
After a five and a half week gap, the Daily Express ran a picture spread featuring Christine Keeler. Christine had disappeared, and this spread offers a good indication of the press’ direction of travel.
Friday 22 March 1963
Half the world’s population - 1,500 million people - are desperately hungry this morning. Three out of every twenty are starving. Show-business personalities are backing the Freedom From Hunger campaign. They include Sheila Hancock, disc jockey Brian Matthew, Acker Bilk and pianist Mrs Mills. They have set a target to raise £2,500,000 for the campaign.
The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
5. Sunday Pictorial, 3 February 1963
A photograph on the front page. Christine Keeler’s story was becoming big news. And the first mention, but certainly not the last, of Stephen Ward. Christine was described as ‘lovely’ in this piece (sorry it’s blurred). The story hadn’t moved on over the past week, but the press were keen to keep it at the forefront of their reporting.
Thursday 21 March 1963
Human life may be threatened by the growing use of chemicals in food production and domestic insecticides, a peer said last night. Lord Douglas of Barloch was particularly concerned about DDT. Lord Hailsham, Minister of Science, said, “I do not believe that there is any call for concern about the effects of these chemicals on human health.”
WALES RISING! Up in the hills of Yorkshire and Wales, rebellion stirs. The desperation that led to the Luddite rebellion mybook.to/BreakItDown the Merthyr rising mybook.to/GiveUsThisDay and mybook.to/LetUsPass the Rebecca Riots #protest #socialhistory #Welshhistory
The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
4. The Marylebone Mercury, 25 January 1963
The fullest account yet of the Edgecombe hearing. Until this point, the press had described Christine Keeler as an “actress and model”. Now, she was an “attractive brunette model”, a subtle change, but another indication of increased press interest. Marilyn Davies (Mandy Rice Davies) also featured in this report.
Wednesday 20 March 1963
A revolutionary research plane will make its first test flight from the Royal Aircraft Establishment field at Bedford today, if the weather is good. The plane is the Hunting 126, built on a new principle called jet flap, which will enable a short take-off.
The Christine Keeler Story - As Told by the Press
3. Daily Express, 17 January 1963
The first newspaper photograph of Christine Keeler, on page 10 of the Daily Express. The story was still low-key, but the photograph indicates that the press were starting to show a serious interest.
