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From the Telegraph & Argus of April 14th, 1978...
Visitors to Airedale Hospital have been criticised for ignoring hospital rules. Mrs. S.M. Brown told the monthly meeting of Airedale District Community Health Council at Ilkley that visitors had been seen smoking in parts of the hospital where it was prohibited. She said this could be harmful to patients. Motorists visitng the hospital were also criticised for indiscriminate parking.
From the Telegraph & Argus of April 14th, 1953...
MINISTRY OF FOOD ADVERTISEMENT: "How to get your new RATION BOOK.1. Fill in page 3 of your present Ration Book, inserting FULL NAMES and signature. See that this is done in any books you take for others. Please do not tear out page 3. 2. Go promptly to the Distribution Centre nearest to your permanent home address. 3. You must re-register with you grocer and butcher this year. 4. Keep the leaflet issued with your Ration Book. 5. Special Cheese Allowance. You will receive Form R.G. 60 with your new Ration Book. Get this completed before going to the Food Office."
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