May 19, 1969
n THE Herald reported: ''The first automatic petrol-vending machine in the Hebrides, just installed at Stornoway, was locked yesterday after representations from the island branch of the Lord's Day Observance Society. The machine, which cost about #2500 to install, provides a
24-hour service, and is one of only three in the North of Scotland. Mr Jule Engelbertsen, proprietor of the filling station in Sandwick Road, inserted a notice in the local paper, stating: 'Customers other than doctors, nurses, and other essential users are respectfully requested not to operate the vending machine on the Sabbath'.''
n THE Herald also reported: ''At Kingussie, because of pressure from the Free Church kirk
session, a Sunday performance by a pipe and
military band has been cancelled. 'With Sunday entertainment galore at Aviemore, it seems a futile action by the Free Kirk, who after all are a min-ority, to impose their will on the majority', one businessman said yesterday.''
n MEETING in Oban, angry Highland farmers accused the Highlands and Islands Development Board of ''letting down agriculture and devoting all their efforts to other industries''.
n IN GLASGOW, the city's crime prevention panel heard chief constable Sir James Robertson condemn firms which used young workers as cash collectors, escorts, and messengers. Sir James said the practice encouraged attacks upon the young people concerned.
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