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The masses have always had a fascination with big planes. So in 1954, Trans-Canada Airlines decided the best way to introduce its new line of Lockheed Super Constellations was to fly one to Vancouver and let the public tour it.
“Not just a Constellation,” said an ad in the May 4, 1954 Vancouver Sun. “Not just a Super Constellation. But the latest, greatest version of this superb aircraft type. Truly a
SUPER Constellation!”
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The ad promised a plane that was “bigger, finer (and) more powerful” than previous passenger planes, with “spacious cabins” and “luxurious accommodations” that offered “the most exclusive First Class service across the Atlantic.”
Stung by the Pandemic, a Centuries-Old Alexandria Newspaper Tries Crowdfunding
The Gazette Packet has raised two thirds of its $50,000 goal
Gazette Packet began publishing in 1784 (its name was the
Virginia Journal and Alexandria Advertiser at first; then the
Gazette and Port Packet; the
Gazette Packet emerged in 1834). Since then, the newspaper has chronicled Alexandria’s evolution from port city to consistently interesting D.C. suburb a transformation that continues to animate its letters pages.
And now it needs some help. The
Gazette Packet launched an online fundraiser late last year in hopes of raising $50,000 for the
Gazette Packet and other publications operated by Connection Newspapers in Northern Virginia. So far it’s about two thirds of the way to its goal.
All non-essential retail, including garden centres and homeware shops previously deemed essential, to close;
Close-contact services like hair and beauty salons to close;
Hospitality businesses restricted to takeaway and delivery only;
Closure of the entertainment and leisure sector;
All sports, including at elite level, to pause;
Off-licences to close by 8pm;
Car washes to close;
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Northern Ireland will be plunged into a six-week lockdown on Boxing Day as ministers warned draconian action was required to prevent the health service being overrun amid rising coronavirus cases.
The Stormont Executive agreed to close non-essential retail and close-contact services such as hair salons, while pubs, cafes and restaurants will be restricted to takeaway services.