On November 24, 1974, the fossils of an early human ancestor are discovered in north eastern Ethiopia. Soon nicknamed Lucy, the remains showed that human species were walking upright over three millions years ago. Meanwhile in Powys life continued as always and the County Times has put together five from the archive. OTHER NEWS:Members of Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society in Laura Ashley dresses in 1974. Woolworth staff depart the Newtown branch on a sponsored walk to Bettws Cedewain in 1974.

Source: The Times October 14, 2023 05:07 UTC