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From the Telegraph & Argus of January 18th, 1977...
The political balance in Bradford West Labour Party swung back to the centre by the success of moderates in the annual meeting of the Allerton branch last night. Moderates replaced left wingers as chairman, secretary and treasurer, and three of the four representatives to the Bradford West management committee are now moderates.
From the Telegraph & Argus of January 18th, 1952...
What is a "reasonable charge" to the public for the wrapping and slicing of the popular size (1 lb) loaf? The query is prompted by a Telegraph & Argus reader who states that some bakers are starting a "racket" following the announcement that from Sunday last a reasonable charge may be made for wrapped and sliced bread, providing unwrapped bread is also on sale. The reader complains of a price increase ranging from 1d. to 1d.
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