Marabunta fire destroys school
(Guyana Graphic: October 4, 1972)
A FIRE that was used to kill marabuntas at the Lutheran Government School, Kimbia, completely gutted a $3000 school building in the Berbice River last week.
An official of the Lutheran body in New Amsterdam yesterday confirmed that the fire that was being used to kill marabuntas got out of control and razed the building.
The building, the property of the Lutheran body, was insured for $2000, while the furniture, property of the State, was insured for $500. Nothing was saved.

Mahaica appeal continues
(Guyana Graphic: October 4, 1972)
HEARING of the appeal by diamond magnate, Federick Mahaica against the decision of Mr. Justice Frank Vieira, who found that Sports and Games did not breach the contract when they refused to pay more than $10,000 on a bet, will continue today.
The Court of Appeal, comprising Chief Justice Harold Bollers and Appeal Judges Mr. Guya Persaud and Mr. Victor Crane, began hearing the appeal last week.
Mr. J.O.F Haynes and Mr. C. Lloyd Luckhoo, for the two parties, argued on the decision of the Judge who said that although Mr. Mahaica stood to win more than $70,000 on a bet, it was clear that he was aware of a limit imposed by the bookmakers.
Mr. Haynes, during his arguments, contended that while he admitted that there could be a limit, his client was not informed that on a special race, a “ceiling” had been imposed.
However, Mr. Luckhoo said that Mr. Mahaica was dealing with an experienced bookmaker, and it was obvious that he had been instructed, informed and made aware that there was a limit on the race, because Mr. Mahaica was not an ordinary punter.

Royal Portable
(Guiana Graphic: October 6, 1972)
Anytime, anyplace, a student’s best friend is her Royal Portable: The little typewriter with the BIG features of a standard model, like touch-set margins, automatic ribbon reverse, touch control selector, full-size 88 character keyboard , choice of Pica or Elite typestyle, selective line spacing.
The Royal 200 typewriter: Fast, efficient and portable. It’s 10 lbs of friendship. Easy to carry; great to use.

Canadian ‘Wild West’ gift lamp for Diane
(Guiana Graphic: October 8, 1972)
PRETTY Diane Chung, daughter of President and Mrs. Arthur Chung, graciously accepted a gift of an electric lamp in the shape of a prairie wagon from Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. John Stiles, at Colgrain House last Friday evening.
The occasion was the opening night at the annual International Bars Presentation, at which food and beverages from ten countries, including China, Germany, Jamaica, Guyana and the United Kingdom, were displayed.
Hundreds of persons attended the two-night presentation, proceeds of which will further the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

Campaign against defective vehicles
(Guyana Graphic: October 14, 1972)
THE Police Traffic Department has once again stepped up their campaign against persons riding defective bicycles around the city.
And a number of cyclists who were caught earlier in the week riding defective bicycles in the Newtown area appeared before Traffic Magistrate, Cleveland Walters.
Fines totaling over $100 were imposed on a majority of the offenders when they pleaded guilty to the charges. Others were told to return to court for trial.
The Court was told that the Traffic Police carried out a campaign in Garnett Street, Newtown last Thursday at around 9pm, and a number of cyclists were held riding defective bicycles.
Most of the bicycles were unlighted, and carried no rear reflectors, while the others were found without bells and proper braking systems.
The Magistrate expressed concern over the number of cyclists who appeared before the court for riding unlighted bicycles and bicycles without brakes. “Have you no regard for your lives… riding in the night without brakes and lights?
Commenting on the fines, the Magistrate said: “I hope that you will view the fines not as a form of punishment, but as a reminder to get your bicycles repaired. If you don’t care about your lives, then the court must see that you do.”

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