lookingback WHAT WAS IN THE NEWS.

1960 TUESDAY, MAY 1 No show wish for 'Angry Silence,' Margaret and Tony tie the knot and much more make the news 52 years ago this week Princess Margaret marries her Welshman In splendour, sunshine and great sweetness, Princess Margaret married Mr Antony Armstrong-Jones, the young man without a title, without pretension.

It was something that could only have happened in the 20th century, that a sovereign's daughter should marry a photographer with all the force of all the centuries of this ancient land bringing dignity, grace and deep approval to the wedding.

Princess Margaret kept a sweet gravity about her. The simplicity and lightness of her gown, her quiet air - she was woman surrounded by all the white mystery of womanhood.

She made her vows in the light, sweet, steady voice that we know so well, he in a low inaudible voice.

They made a four-and-a-half minute appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace an hour after their wedding service in Westminster Abbey and waved happily.

The crowd, in front of the Palace and across the Mall, was estimated by one police officer to number 150,000.

The bridesmaids, among them Princess Anne, followed the happy couple on to the balcony, Mr Armstrong-Jones chatted in animated fashion to those nearest to him.

They were joined by the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family.

Family of 40-a-day man went hungry Two boys, aged 10 and 12 went hungry while their father smoked 40 cigarettes a day, Merthyr Juvenile Court Magistrates were told.

In three months since their mother died one of the boys had lost 7lb and the other had become much thinner, it was stated.

Their clothes had not been washed and the bedclothes had not been changed.

Mr J L Pritchard applied for an order committing the boys to the care of the county council because they were in need of care and protection.

Mr Pritchard said that another son, aged 17, who earned pounds 5 a week, had to buy food for his brothers. The father, who received pounds 4 13s a week National Assistance spent only 25s a week on food.

Police 'No' postpones pram race A "Monster pram race" organised by pupils from schools in the Rhymney Valley has had to be postponed because the competitors were refused police permission to race through Cardiff.

The race, to raise money in support of the World Refugee Year, will be held in two weeks' time but the entrants will race down from Bargoed to Caerphilly, through Nantgarw and then to Pontypridd, instead of Cardiff.

Police in other towns on the route have not objected to the event.

Two jobs will 'suit' him Which suit should he wear for the job? That's what Cardiff Central contracts committee was asking itself this afternoon when it was discussing the new chauffeur-cum-City Hall porter.

Councillor Jack Keohane objected to the man who is doing both jobs as deputy chauffeur and porter having two suits.

"Our porters look very smart and I can't see the difference." he said. "What's more this chauffeur's uniform is tailor-made and more expensive."

But Alderman Mrs Dorothy Lewis told the committee that the man of two suits would probably have to deputise on some of the most important occasions in the city's history, "And he must be suitably dressed to meet whoever it is."

The committee agreed that he should have one uniform for portering and another for chauffeuring.

It's the singer that counts It pays for a rock 'n' roll group to have a lead singer with that certain "something" - personality and bounce, on and off stage.

It's been proven over and over again in the modern music business from the top professionals to the hopeful amateurs.

So following the pattern of so many other successful combos, the "Southerners" - a well-known Cardiff outfit - are making sure the spotlight is on their fair-haired, good-looking singer Joey Escott.

His wiggling antics in front of a mike are as old as Presley's guitar - but who cares? The girls keep screaming for more ... and the money goes steadily into the pockets of the five-man group.

Joey has been singing since he was 17. He's now 20 years old, so by modern standards he's an old-timer.

We are doing pretty well so far says singer Joey.

"As well as our regular bookings at Empire ballroom, Barry and a Cardiff dance hall, we get club work in other parts of South Wales."

A friend, Mike Hart of Abertridwr, is attempting to get them a recording test.

Rowing to Rome - via the docks!

The stop-watches are now out on Cardiff rowing twins Timothy and Jeremy Luke, for they are now building up for their first test in their endeavour to get to the Rome Olympics in the coxless pairs.

For two months the two oarsmen have been rowing in the choppy waters of Cardiff's West Dock in their bid to make the trip.

Call to boycott 'The Angry Silence' Trade unionists and their families in Aberdare were urged last night to boycott the controversial film "The Angry Silence" pictured right, when it is shown in the town in a week's time.

The star Richard Attenborough, who is also one of the producers, will make a personal appearance.

The boycott call was made last * Archive information courtesy of: Central Library, Mill Lane, Cardiff, CF10 1FL.

Tel: [phone]. E-mail: localstudieslibrary @cardiff.gov.uk. Website: www.cardiff.gov.uk /libraries. Opening hours: Mon to Wed, 9am to 6pm; Thurs, 9am to 7pm; Fri, 9am to 6pm; Sat, 9am to 5.30pm night at Aberdare Trades and Labour Council. And the council decided to launch a campaign in a bid for an all-out boycott by the town.

One delegate, Mr David Thomas of the Amalgamated Engineering Union said the film "ridicules the trade union movement".

Mr RJ Evans, of Abercwmboi, said, "This film is bound to anger any trade unionist who sees it.

"It will certainly not benefit the young people who see it.

"We must remember the detrimental effect this picture can have on a young mind."

Mr Tom Wilson, another AEU delegate said, "This film represents a new kind of McCarthyism."

He called for a boycott because "This film is a poisonous thing."

Do you remember? * Were you involved in any of the events described here, or do you remember anything about them? We'd love to hear your memories. Write to Tony Woolway, South Wales Echo, Six Park Street, CF10 1XR.

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