ZUM4938404: Jun. 08, 1954 - Danish Supreme Court decides that Paul must go back to his German mother - After a legal 'fight' lasting some years, Mrs. Bierkart, a Danish woman learn that her “” adopted son” Paul, son of a German woman named Friedrich must be returned to this German mother. Paul has lived with Mrs. Bierkart for ten years and is now 12½ years of age. The decision was made by the Danish Supreme Court in spite of the fact that Paul wishes to remain in Denmark. Paul's mother in Germany is now married to a Herr Schroter. Keystone Photo Shows: Mrs. Bierkart with her adopted son Paul Friedrich of Schroter at their home in Copenhagen / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940455: Aug. 08, 1954 - Streamlined racing car off t he secret list. Tests start on new formula 1 Grand Prix car; A 12 months secret was ended yesterday when the new 2 1/2 litre Connaught Grand Prix racing car arrived at Goodwood racing circuit to begin its track tests. The new car, which has an all enveloping aerodynamic body and a large tail fin, was revealed as Britain's first ever streamlined Grand Prix racing car. 38 year old Mr. Ronald Clarke designer of the car, yesterday took the car out for its first test runs. Trials will continue for many weeks / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940508: Aug. 11, 1954 - 11.8.54 Inquest on Michael Rennie's mother-in-law. Doctor tells of the scar on man's hand - A man sat in a London coronary's court today and heard a police surgeon say that a scar on his hand was consistent with the measurements of a suspender clip attached to the stocking which killed Mrs. Violet McGrath. The man, Mr. Walter Hensby, sat in Westminster coronary's court at the inquest of Mrs. McGrath, 64-year old mother-in-law of film star Michael Rennie. She was found strangled at Mr. Rennie's flat in Onslaw Square, South Kensington, on May 10 / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940710: Aug. 23, 1954 - Channel Swim” Dare Devil”: British Channel Swimmer Edward James May, 44, Father Of Nine Children, Being Helped By His Manager, Mr. Scott, To Get A Last” Layer” Of Oil Before Going Into Water At Cap. Grey Nose. The” Lonely” Swimmer Refused All Escort And Started His Daring Swim Without The Usual Accompanying Boat. An S.O.S. Was Sent Cut By English Authorities In Search Of The” Suicide Swimmer” / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940858: Aug. 27, 1954 - She Is The New Director Of The Women's Royal Naval Service: Photo Shows The White Ensign flutters above the new Chief of 4,800 women, Superintendent Nancy Margaret Robertson, 45, is to succeed Dame Mary K. Lloyd as Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service. At present she is head of H.M.S. Dauntless, a training establishment near Reading / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4940894: Sep. 06, 1954 - Admiral Sir Guy Grantham K.C.B. To Succeed Admiral Earl Mountbatten - commander In Chief Mediterranean: It has been announced that Admiral Sir Guy Granthan K.C.B., C.B.E. D.S.O., D.S.C., is to succeed Admiral the Earl Mountabatten of Burma, as commander in chief Mediterranean station, and commander in chief allied forces, Mediterranean / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4941587: Sep. 09, 1954 - Demonstration of British military vehicles. first gas turbine powered track vehicle on show. A special and unique demonstration of British military vehicle was held at the fighting vehicles research and development establishment (F.V.R.D.E), at chertsey, surrey today. staged primarily to promote sales in this special channel of our export trade, the display included little short of 100 different vehicles giving an immense range of usage. load and personal carrying motor workshop lorries, mobile cranes, tankers triers up to 60 tons for tank transpiration, and even armored ears were among the exhibits to be seen either on the display center or taking part in spectacular demonstration of their qualities on test circuits. The event has been orgainsed jointly by the ministry of Supply, to who are calcification the vehicles are built and by the society of motor manufacturers and traders, certain of whose members are responsible for the carrying out of the production programme. An armured Carrier 6x6 personal sealed for eading, demostating in 6 ft. of water, the driver cannot see and is guided by companion in turret. This vehicles is a carrier for personal in armoured and armoured car regiments and in Divisional engineer units. The vehicle is capable of rapid conversion to a land carrier and a Navigational vehicle. as an A.P.C. it carriers a total of twelve men including driver and commander. Hull and turret welded Armour plats, sealed for wading to 5'6 '(unprepared) in the turret. A minting ring is also provided for Bren” 303”, accustoms grim for isle against aircraft / Bridgeman Images