Latest news with #TerryScott
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Looking back on a summer of fear
Watch Former Saskatoon radio reporter Terry Scott recalls working the night shift during some historic moments in the summer of 1975.
Telegraph
26-07-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
UK's rarest cars: 1968 Hillman Minx Estate, one of only a handful left
A beige Hillman Minx Estate is probably far more representative of British motoring in 1968 than a voguish Jaguar E-Type or a Mini Moke. This example, on sale with the Percival Motor Company for £9,995, is the type of smart (but never flamboyant) car that was less King's Road and more Terry Scott in Carry On Camping. Today, their survival rate is minimal – registration records before 1972 are notoriously unreliable, one of several reasons why the resource How Many Left does not have a listing for the number remaining in use. As with so much of the British motor industry of that era, the narrative of the Rootes Group's Arrow-series cars is not straightforward. Rootes unveiled the 1,725cc Hillman Hunter to replace the Super Minx, accompanied by the more opulent Singer New Vogue, at the 1966 London Motor Show. The year after saw the Sunbeam Rapier fastback coupé and the Humber Sceptre for the managerial classes. For those at the foot of the corporate ladder, there were the 1.5-litre New Minx and the slightly more luxurious Singer Gazelle. The Minx-based 'Hillman Estate Car' followed in spring 1967; dealers could highlight its MacPherson strut front suspension and all-synchromesh gearbox. 'Today the estate car is sophisticated,' proclaimed Rootes, as the Estate came with self-adjusting front disc brakes, 'curved side windows' and 'controlled fresh air ventilation'. However, prospective Hillman customers should not be 'fooled by the long lines' as it could provide 62 cubic feet of load bay space (about 1,760 litres) with the back seats folded. For comparison, that's more than the current Toyota Corolla Estate. Autocar approved how 'the back seat comfort has not been reduced in the interests of greater load space'. Meanwhile, this newspaper appreciated the 'front bucket seats', 'door-operated courtesy lights' and 'passenger vanity mirror'. The Hillman Estate originally cost £860, while the £911 Vauxhall Victor 101 De Luxe Estate was pleasantly furnished but still had a dated three-speed steering column-mounted gearchange. From BMC, the Austin A60 Cambridge Countryman and the nearly identical Morris Oxford Series VI Traveller were £878 and £887 respectively. However, their appeal was to Britons who thought Mrs Dale's Diary was radical programming, whereas the Hillman looked far more contemporary. Other options included the Toyota Corona 1500 at £872, but few prospective Hillman buyers were likely to have considered owning a 'foreign car'. The same applied to the £868 Renault 16 DL, which was also front-wheel drive, a space-saving layout some Britons still regarded with suspicion. For the buyer who wanted a UK-built, medium-sized estate car, there was only one alternative to the Hillman: the Ford Cortina Mk2 Estate, in 1500 De Luxe form, for £853. The Cortina Mk2 debuted at the same motor show as the Hunter, with Ford introducing the Estate version in 1967. The Hillman arguably suffered from a less cohesive line-up than the Cortina, with Rootes selling the Arrow range under four badges. One of the Hillman Estate's advantages was its pleasantly restrained appearance. The Telegraph 's motoring correspondent thought it 'one of the most elegant-looking dual-purpose cars I have seen'. In 1968, the Estate gained Minx badging and the option of the 1,725cc engine. That year, Andrew Cowan's Hillman Hunter won the London to Sydney Endurance Rally, although the average Minx Estate owner was probably more concerned with parking spaces at Victor Value supermarket. This example left the premises of dealer Armstrong and Fleming Ltd of Penrith on 13 March 1968, shortly after United States giant Chrysler acquired a majority share in the Rootes Group. In 1970, the Minx badge was no more after nearly four decades, while Rootes had become Chrysler UK. The Hillman badge lasted until 1976, while sales of the now-archaic-looking Hunter wearing a Chrysler badge ended in 1979. The Arrow design continued in Iran as the Paykan, where the last saloon left the factory as recently as 2005. From a 2025 perspective, the Minx name seems as remote as steam locomotives or telephone operators instructing callers to 'press button A'. But the Arrow represented a genuine attempt at transport for the late 1960s. It was a car that looked completely at home outside the office and encouraged the owner to don their finest leisurewear on their day off. And the 'two recessed ashtrays' demonstrate how the Minx was 'designed for your comfort all the way'.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Congressman addresses mail delays at Jackson Processing Facility
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) addressed the ongoing mail delays at the Jackson Processing Facility. 'My office has been made aware of the persistent mail delays at the Jackson Processing Facility, which have caused significant inconvenience to residents and businesses in the region. I understand the frustrations these delays have caused, and I want to assure my constituents that I am actively engaged in addressing this issue,' Thompson said. How possible USPS changes could affect your mail The Congressman said the following information was provided to his office by Terry Scott, Government Relations Representative, United States Postal Service: Senior Postal Service Leadership, including the Regional Processing Vice President and the new Senior Division Processing Director for Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, have been onsite in Jackson this week working with local management to resolve these delays and bring plant operations up to date. The U.S. Postal Service has also committed to increased overtime and a heightened focus on mail and packages destined for ZIP codes served by the Jackson facility. Terry Scott, Government Relations Representative, United States Postal Service USPS honors beloved actress Betty White with commemorative stamp 'While I acknowledge these efforts, I remain concerned about the continued disruption in mail service. Timely mail delivery is critical for families, businesses, and those who rely on essential correspondence, including Social Security checks, prescription medications, and time-sensitive documents. My office will continue to monitor this situation closely to ensure postal officials take the necessary steps to bring the Jackson Mail Processing Facility up to acceptable standards,' said Thompson. He encouraged residents, who are experiencing mail delays, to report their concerns to his office or directly to the U.S. Postal Service. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
