From our archives:

85 years ago

During a Commons debate on unemployment there was a surprising scene over a question addressed to the Prime Minister regarding works to be undertaken for the unemployed.

Proceeding to explain how the voluntary work was to be carried out under the supervision of the National Council of Social Service, the Minister was heckled and interrupted giving the opposition a chance to attack the Premier which ended in a failed motion.

News of the death of Senator Thomas Jefferson Walsh, had come as a shock to Governmental circles in Washington where the city was agog with preparations for and excitement about the inauguration of Mr Franklin D Roosevelt as President of the United States.

Mr Roosevelt, the President-elect, referred to Senator Walsh’s death as a “grievous loss.”

The Ouse at York had continued to fall slowly, the banks were still impassable, but it was business as usual at the Ship Inn and Lowther Hotel via the side entrances.

50 years ago

Twenty-one prisoners remained barricaded in part of Durham Jail’s top-security “E” wing demanding concessions from the governor over the introduction of prison workshops.

So far prison officers were holding back to let the men cool off.

Mr George Chambers, the governor, told pressmen that he would delay the use of force as long as possible “and hope that good sense will prevail.”

Presiding at York City AFC Supporters’ Club 39th annual dinner, Mr Arthur Butler (chairman of the club) said supporters were optimistic about the plans which were being formulated for the City club’s future.

He also paid tribute to Ken Turner, the City captain, for his sound work and influence for the betterment of the club.

And part of York University’s new Central Hall was now completed and ready for students.

20 years ago

A firm of craftsmen had won a prestigious contract to work on a new display area at Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana.

Craftsmen from Houghton’s of York was to provide reproduction Edwardian cupboards and display cabinets for the palace’s Ateliers Room.

The room was due to host the opening of the Court Dress exhibition in May that year.

A special party had been held for a Kirkbymoorside woman who was celebrating her 100th birthday.

Grace Chandler was delighted to receive a telegram from The Queen, and from Social Security Secretary, Harriet Harman.