(a look at some of the stories that made the news ‘back-in-the-day’ with Clifford Stanley)

“Noah’s Ark” flying out today with rare B.G. animals  for  U.S.  zoo
A four-man U.S. expedition will leave British Guiana (B.G.)  this morning after spending over one month in the interior, hunting for rare animals and for the black jaguar which is said to be found here.
The expedition was sponsored by the ‘Blade’, a daily newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.  and the Toledo Zoo, one of the best zoos in the U.S.A.
Dr. Larry Tatzlaff , the leader of the expedition was accompanied by Messrs. Phil C. Skeldon, Director of the Zoo,  Dan Danford Curator of Mammals at the Zoo and outdoor Editor of the Blade Lou Klewer.
Dr. Tatzlaff said yesterday that they had caught 35 different types of animals, fish, reptiles and birds.
The expedition caught about 10,000 pounds of rare animals and a specially chartered plane arrived in B.G. yesterday to transport the flying Noah’s Ark to the U.S.A.
Mr. Danford said that the animals will enhance the Zoo’s collection which is already one of the most outstanding in the U.S.
The Toledo Zoo is visited by about 80,000 persons  each year.
(The Daily Argosy April 14th 1960)

C.H.S. touring party off to Kaieteur
President  of the touring club at the Central High School, Mr. J.R.S. Luck and 20 students left the City yesterday morning for a trip to Kaieteur Falls.
This is the first time that the students will go there.
They are accompanied by three teachers on the ten day outing.
It is the aim of the Touring Club to arrange each year, trips to various parts of British Guiana.
The Kaieteur party is accompanied by Mr. Dennis New, a zoologist of the University College of the West Indies, who came to B.G. specially for the trip. (
The daily Argosy April 6th , 1960).

Berbice Chamber holds its first luncheon
The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCDA) made history on Saturday morning when it held its luncheon in the New Amsterdam Town Hall.
It was the first time since its establishment in February 1931.
The President of the Chamber Mr. H.C. Spence presided at the luncheon and there was a very large attendance of members of the Chamber.
The invitees included the President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Eric. S. Stoby, the President of the Junior Chamber, Mr. Majeed, Messrs. Carrol Woods, Consul and Nelson. C.  Ledsky , Vice-Consul of the U.S.A, the Hon. Justice Bollers, the Acting Mayor of New Amsterdam, Mr. F. J. July M.B.E and the District Commissioner East Berbice, Mr. W.A. Angoy,  the Vice -President of the Berbice Chamber Mr. S. G. Wiltshire and Mr. C. C. Bristol Secretary.
Mr. Spence proposed the toast to “Our Guests”  and Mr. Stoby replied.
Mr. Spence referred to the activities of the Chamber, the help received from the Government and the co-operation of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Stoby acknowledged the co-operation of the Berbice Chamber and its hospitality.
(The Daily Argosy April 6th , 1960).

$10 fine for refusing to sell milk
Mohan of Palmyra, East Canje was fined $10 or one month by His Worship Mr. Frank Vieira for refusing to sell one pint of milk for analysis when requested to do so by Senior Health Inspector  A. Khursatee of the Municipal Health Department on January 19.
(The Daily Argosy April 6th , 1960)

Mr. C.E. Clarke prosecuted…
UITVLUGT MURDER ACCUSED TO DIE
Cyril Boodhoo, a 33 year old cane cutter also called ‘Paltoo’ who, on Sunday November 29th 1959, battered to death his 72 year old father-in-law Samaroo also known as ‘Gun’ with an axe handle at Uitvlugt Estate sideline dam  was yesterday found guilty of murder  by a Jury at the Demerara Assizes.
The Jury deliberated for nearly three hours.
His Lordship Chief Justice Luckhoo, acting, sentenced the accused to death.
The case for the Crown was that there was a family dispute between the accused and the deceased whose stepdaughter Doris was the wife of the accused.
They all lived in the same house.
On the day in question, the accused returned home with some friends  and the deceased protested about their behavior.
A quarrel ensued and the deceased  left for the house of a neighbor named Girlo with Doris accompanying him.
Around 4 p.m. the deceased returned to his home and after an exchange of words the accused struck the old man several blows with an axe handle.
Death resulted in about 15 minutes and the Police at Leonora Police Station were notified.
Crown Prosecutor was Mr. G.L.B. Persaud and the accused was represented by Mr. C.E.R. Debidin associated with Mr. S. Sukhan.
(The Daily Argosy April 9th , 1960)

WHOSE SPECTACLES?
Two pupils of Queenstown Moravian School: Verna Clarke and Claudia Solomon have lodges at the Editorial Office of this newspaper,  a pair of spectacles (gent’s) which they found  on their way to school  yesterday morning at the corner of Peter Rose and Anira Streets.
The owner may recover them on identification.
Also lying here unclaimed for some time is a pair of lady’s spectacles.
(The Daily Argosy April 13th 1960).

FINED $50 FOR CRUELTY TO DOG
His Worship Mr. Frank Vieira at New Amsterdam Magistrate Court on Monday fined Gaspar a fisherman, $50, costs $6 or two months after he had pleaded guilty to a charge of cruelty to a dog in the New Amsterdam market on Tuesday April 19th.
R.C. Joseph Best , R.S.P.C.A Inspector  told the Court that the defendant struck the dog with a rope on the eye.
(The Daily Argosy April 20th 1960).

Tomorrow is Census Day
Tomorrow is Census Day. This is the day on which  the census enumerators who have been visiting every home in B.G. will return to each household to make a final check on the figures they have gathered.
Householders are asked to make a special effort to be at home on Thursday in order that the final population count may proceed smoothly and efficiently.
(The Daily Argosy April 6th  1960)

Clifford Stanley can be reached to discuss any of the foregoing articles at cliffantony@gmail.com or cell phone # 657 2043.