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Newsagents window proclaims Time magazine still on sale after claims of gross contempt against it by Stephen Wards defence. (Profumo Affair). Date: 1963
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1963 Affair Case Claims Contempt Defence Gross Headline Headlines Journalism Media News Newsagent Newspaper Press Proclaims Profumo Sale Sensation Standard Stephen Trial Ward
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In this evocative photograph taken in North London during the tumultuous year of 1963, a newsagent's window proudly displays the latest issue of Time magazine, its cover still proclaiming its availability for sale despite the recent scandalous claims against it. The headlines on the cover read "Stephen Ward: The Doctor's Diaries," referencing the ongoing Profumo Affair trial that had gripped the nation. The Profumo Affair, a British political scandal, began when it was revealed that Secretary of State for War, John Profumo, had lied to the House of Commons about his relationship with Christine Keeler, a model who was also involved with Soviet naval attaché Yevgeny Ivanov. The involvement of Stephen Ward, a society osteopath, as a go-between and facilitator of the liaisons added another layer of intrigue to the case. The media, including Time magazine, had been reporting extensively on the trial, which was filled with salacious details and allegations of moral turpitude. The defence team for Stephen Ward, led by barrister Mervyn Griffith-Jones, had accused Time magazine of gross contempt for publishing details of Ward's private diary entries, which were considered irrelevant to the case. The court had ordered the magazine to cease publication of the diaries, but the newsagent in this photograph defied the order, displaying the controversial issue in his window. The image captures the spirit of the 1960s, a decade marked by social and political upheaval, and the power of the press to shape public opinion. The bold headlines and the newsagent's defiance of the court order serve as a reminder of the sensationalist nature of the media during this time, and the role it played in shaping the public discourse around the Profumo Affair. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the intersection of politics, media, and society during a pivotal moment in British history.
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