50 years ago

Claims that he is being thwarted by officialdom and regulations have been made by a clothing manufacturer who plans to open a factory employing 150-200 in Cowdenbeath. Mr Peter Moss, of P. Moss (Executive ladies Wear) Ltd, said that his plans to convert the former Palais de Danse in Cowdenbeath High Street into a clothing factory had received a setback that could jeopardise the project. The stringent requirements laid down by the local autho r itiesme a nt the cost had been pushed up to £18,000.