Word: british
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...disarming freshness and charm and an outstandingly lovely voice. Cox has just the right voice for this part, and knows how to use it, although last night he sounded a little constrained. The two of them made a very attractive pair, if slightly too all-American for their British pronunciation...
...Soviet, British, and U.S. scientists met in July, 1958 to discuss the scientific feasibility of detecting nuclear explosions. They agreed that there is little problem in discovering surface tests since successful techniques used in U.S. monitoring of Soviet activities provided much information in this field. Surface explosions produce heat, light, radioactivity and shock waves which, particularly the last two, are identifiable over long distances...
...birthday by attending service in Namirembe Cathedral, and listened thoughtfully to a sermon by Bishop Brown, which stressed that even Kings must obey God's commandments and Christ's teachings if they wish to be regarded as Christians. Canceling a ceremonial visit to Parliament because the British Resident, Anthony Richards, would be there (the King is constantly embroiled in quarrels with Britain as well as with his wife, his brother, and the Anglican Church), King Freddie went to a soccer game...
...FARE CUTS will come fast next year on international routes. Starting in April, British European Airways will chop prices an average 17% on 400 fares throughout routes in Britain, Europe and the Middle East. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will cut air-freight rates as much as 80% next spring...
Playhouse 90 (CBS, 9:30-11 p.m.). Actresses Ann Todd and Angela Lansbury lead an all-British cast through an Australian murder trial in The Grey Nurse Said Nothing...