From the Evening News, October 23, 1971

DELEGATES representing 11,000 North-west miners today voted to ban overtime in support of their latest pay claim. They have been offered rises averaging seven per cent, and are claiming across the board increases which average 27 per cent.

BILL Shakespeare, one of Britain's top motor boat racing drivers, was killed in a 100 mph crash on Lake Windermere today.

50 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News, October 23, 1946

CLAIMS that taxi fares in Bolton are very much higher than in Manchester where fares are on a par with most other towns and cities are contained in a letter received at the 'Evening News' offices today. "In Bolton," the letter continues, "a taxi fare for one or two persons with minimum baggage over a distance of three to 3 miles is 7s 6d to 8s 6d. In comparison, the same passengers and luggage from Victoria, Manchester, outwards for 4 to five miles can travel by taxi for 5s."

125 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News, October 23, 1871

SMALLPOX, Scarlatina. - To ward off an attack of these dangerous maladies, or to parify, disinfect and sweeten the body, after an attack, use the Coal Tar Soap, Wright's Sapo-Carponis Detergens. It removes all pimples, blotches and roughness from the skin, and imparts to it a freshness, fragrance and smoothness. Recommended by the Lancet, Medical Times and Medical Journal. Sold by all chemists, Perfumers and Grocers in tablets 6d and 1s each. Agents for Bolton: Blain, Market-st; Priestley, Deansgate. - Advt.

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