ZUM4907468: Jan. 01, 1954 - London's Atom Fortress Is Ready Vital Centre Prepared For Emergency - In Southwark: The new Atom Bomb Proof fortress one of 100 'atomic' C.D. headquarters in London is now ready for use in Southwark. AT least a thousand tons of earth has to be moved for pumps for the construction of the centre. A diesel generator pumps filtered air into an “operations room” and provides emergency heat and light. Nothing should budge the control center which has an area below ground level of over 2,000 square feet with its own telephone exchange, mass facilities; toilets and rest rooms for weary rescue teams. The fortress has been equipped with a recreation centre. In changer is Mr. Hugh Pierce who has moved into new prefab offices and training center built on top of the underground centre - and in case of emergency the teams move below to continue emergency operations unhampered / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4920288: Tue 03, 1954 - President Neguib taken to hospital condition said to be serious.: President Neguib collapsed at Cairo Airport this morning after seeing off King Saudi of Saudi Arabia he was rushed to hospital after an injection of atropine his condition was said to be slightly improved. President Neguin had earlier attended a meeting of the Revolucion Council with others including his Second-in-Command-Colonel Nasser, with King Saud as the host at Midnight in the Tahira Palace. The King acted as mediator between the President and members of the Council. The President wants the Council dissolved but others of the Council think it should continue / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4920413: Tue 03, 1954 - RomEtrial may Have Serious Consequences For The Italian Cabinet.: Soon after having received a vote of confidence from the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Signor Scelba, the Prime Minister is threatened with a political upset in his cabinet. The danger has a risen from accusations made by Signora Anna Maria Moneta Caglio (25) a witness in the Rome trial of Silvano Muto, a journalist who is charged with publishing false reports of the death last April of 21 year old Wilma Montesi, daughter of a Carpenter. The names of Christian Democratic leaders have been mentioned in accusations - and also that of the son of Signor Picconi, the Foreign Minister, who expressed a wish to resign so that he can defend himself and his son from the accusations. According to tomaccussations on a beach South of Rome. Investigation into the death of the girl and to the traffic in drugs is being carried on / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4907780: Jan. 05, 1954 - Rosemary Clooney And Husband Jose Ferrer Arrive In London: Among the arrivals at London Airport this morning were America's latest Singing success - Rosemary Clooney and her actor husband Jose Ferrer. They were married six months ago - and the visit is being used as a belated honeymoon. Miss Clooney leaped to fame with her recording of” Come On-a My House” - and has appeared in a number of films / Bridgeman Images