Pop songs at coffee bar could mean death

Pop songs could well mean death for youngsters using the juke box at a Rochdale coffee bar. The machine is not earthed and if a short occurs, there could be a fatal shock for anyone touching the machine. Rochdale borough licensing magistates heard on Friday that the fault was discovered when Rochdale Fire Brigade's Assistant Divisional Officer visited the Shalimar Coffee Bar, 89, Oldham Road. The owner of the coffee bar was ordered to make the wiring safe and to sound proof the wall next to the juke box, then his licence would be renewed. Rochdale Observer 29th April 1970