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I have a specific task to convert quite a number of our historic village newsletters from HTML to PDFs, so far it has worked well but a new page layout throws the error ** ! Forbidden control sequence found while scanning use of \LT@nofcols. \par l.98 ...nwidth - 2\tabcolsep) * \real{0.5000}}@{}} **
I am using pandoc and tried both xelatex and luatex engines, plus the default and all give the same. Are there other tools I could try?
An example source document is https://felmersham.net/ousenewsarchive/ousenews-2003/ousenews-0301Jan.htm
Any help in overcoming this issue would be greatly appreciated. Sadly I am not a TeX expert and at this moment I dont have the time to become one to debug this (though I would really like to)
Thanks
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\textbf{Ouse News}\\
\textbf{The Parish Magazine}\\
\textbf{January 2003\\
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\textbf{Time for Sober Reflection~ -}~ Rev. David
Mason\textbf{\hfill\break
}\\
Once again I find that we are at that time when we think about the old
year that is coming to its end, and the new year which is about to
start. At the beginning of last year the events of 11 September were
still fairly fresh in our minds, this year the effects of those events
still reverberate through the world, and the feelings of insecurity are
still very much in evidence. There is much apprehension for the future,
and we must wonder if the direction in which we are travelling as we
attempt to deal with the threats of terrorism are right or wise. It must
be a time for sober reflection and consideration of all the possible
consequences of our action or inaction. Above all, we must seek to
understand the underlying causes that lead individuals and groups to
undertake such desperate and destructive acts, sometimes in the name of
religion.~
In the comfort of our relative affluence we may easily forget that Jesus
was very much involved in promoting social justice, the gospel message
that he proclaimed stressed the importance of the balance of love
between God, neighbour and self. In God's kingdom all are equal before
God, and all are held in love. We must wonder to what extent our present
difficulties are fuelled by the increasing inequality between the rich
and the poor in the world. We cannot isolate ourselves from the greater
world, modern communications and transport systems make that impossible.
The poor of the third world cannot be kept in ignorance of the much
higher standard of living we enjoy. Increasing inequality between rich
and poor forms a rich breeding ground for envy, and determination to
reduce the gap by whatever means are the most effective. We forget at
our peril that God's way of the kingdom is the only way of ensuring
peace. Military might has never succeeded in the long term in preserving
peace in the face of injustice and inequality.
{We each have a responsibility to think and to pray about the world in
which we live. I believe that prayer can be a very effective way of
seeking God's will, and of learning of what God wants each of us to do
and to say for him. I wish you all a Happy and Peaceful New Year, and I
pray that the will of God will prevail to bring his peace and love to
our troubled world.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{\textbf{River Search} } {- }
\foreignlanguage{american}{Paul Kelly (ex of Adina, Grange Road)}
\foreignlanguage{american}{At the end of the Second World War the gravel
pits were used to dispose of munitions. These were supposed to have been
burnt in ovens. These can still be located albeit under brambles etc. to
the right, a couple of hundred feet past the main gate. Not all of the
munitions were disposed of as intended as was revealed in the 1970s.
Severe drought caused the level of the pits to drop to a level revealing
incendiary devices. The bomb squad were called and all \textbf{(?)} the
devices removed. At the height of summer when the water is at its lowest
you can still see pieces of tail fins if you know what you're looking
for.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{It is documented that during these works an
explosion occurred putting out many windows and damaging some of the
stained glass in St Mary's. The church windows being spared total
destruction by the give afforded by the leading.~}
\foreignlanguage{american}{Around 1980 some of my sister's friends were
swimming in the river and one stubbed his toe on something. It turned
out to be a standard army issue Lee Enfield .303 rifle dating from the
1930's. Soon after two more were found } \foreignlanguage{american}{- }
\foreignlanguage{american}{one dating from the 40's the other from the
First World War.~}
\foreignlanguage{american}{As one of the lads was lain Skingsley the son
of the landlords of the Six Ringers (when it was a pub!) it formed a
large part of the beer talk. The general consensus was that soldiers
assigned to burn the munitions were not wholly into their work and spent
more time in the pubs of Felmersham and Sharnbrook than on the job in
hand. This led to them getting behind with the burning. To remedy this
they started offloading devices into the `deep' waters of the gravel pit
thinking they would never be found again. They would also have been
burning at a rate that was far faster than would normally be deemed
safe. This because of the resultant explosion could be thought to be
proved. Anecdotally I am led to believe that a number}{
}\foreignlanguage{american}{of soldiers lost their lives in this
explosion.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{But what of the rifles? If these soldiers
were `ne'er do wells' they may have stored' them in the river for later
retrieval on their return to Civvy Street. If these soldiers were let
loose the mortal coil before they could cash in, then the rifles would
have lain undiscovered until some 30 years later.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{This summer I am intending to conduct an
underwater search of the Great Ouse just outside Felmersham. This is for
two reasons the first is purely because myself and my friends want to
conduct an underwater stretch of a river and secondly to give the search
purpose see if any more rifles etc. to lend greater weight to the
storage theory. Before embarking on the search I do want to flesh out
the story behind it and it's for this reason that I am writing this.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{Does anyone know of this story? Have any
details, hard fact research material? Are there any of the more mature
members of the village who would know any of the soldiers names? If so
please email me at }{ [email protected]}\foreignlanguage{american}{
{[}Ed: or pass on to me{]} Any information would be gratefully received.
If I get enough information and results from the search I hope to be
able to hold a small exhibition in Felmersham.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{ And who knows we may even find the missing
bell stolen from St Mary's!}
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\textbf{\foreignlanguage{american}{ Christmas Celebrations}}
\foreignlanguage{american}{I wish to thank all who have done so much to
prepare the Church for Christmas, and those who have helped with the
services and celebrations. Once again the Church has been beautifully
decorated, and the services have been well supported in so many
different ways, and I thank you all for that. Ann and I thank you for
your presents to us, and also for the many cards and good wishes that we
have received.}
\textbf{\foreignlanguage{american}{Christmas Raffle}}
\foreignlanguage{american}{ On the 12th December the raffle draw to
raise money for Fleur and her family went ahead. Thank you to everyone
who took part as we raised over £700. Fleur was given a Polly Flinders
dolls house, Lucy was given a Crayola Creations and Pottery Wheel Set,
Mark and Becky were also handed a Christmas hamper. The remainder of the
money went to the family for Christmas. The TV was won by Louise Turner,
a Royal Mail employee. There were numerous winners including three from
the village: Mrs Doggett } \foreignlanguage{american}{ - }
\foreignlanguage{american}{ white wine, Mrs Whiting }
\foreignlanguage{american}{ - } \foreignlanguage{american}{ red wine, Mr
Hubbard } \foreignlanguage{american}{ - } \foreignlanguage{american}{
vodka. Thanks to the organisers } \foreignlanguage{american}{ - }
\foreignlanguage{american}{ Keith Wigneil, line manager of rurals, Steve
Darlington the Felmersham postman and a big thank you to
Po}{l}\foreignlanguage{american}{ly Flinders and the Grafton Hotel where
the draw was held.}
\textbf{\foreignlanguage{american}{A Word of
Thanks~}}{-}\foreignlanguage{american}{ Margery Evers}
\foreignlanguage{american}{At Christmas had to retire as Brown Owl of
Felmersham \& Radwell Brownie Pack (65!). I would like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me over 26 years of being
Brown Owl. Firstly, Janet Abbott who was my first Assistant Guider, and
Pat Keeble who is the present one, in whose very capable hands the pack
will continue. Also, Lilo Bluhm who was unit helper, all the girls who
have done their D of E awards with us and Laura Howell, an ex brownie,
who is now our Assistant Guider! Lastly I would like to thank all the
girls who have passed through the pack for making my time so rewarding
and enjoyable. Our numbers are very low at the moment and we do need to
keep the pack alive, so anyone interested in joining please contact Pat
Keeble on 782134.}
\textbf{\foreignlanguage{american}{Emmaus Village
Canton~}{-}}\foreignlanguage{american}{ Peter Baldwin}
\foreignlanguage{american}{It is just over a year since the first
companions moved into the Community at Carlton, since when their hard
work, and that of the staff and volunteers, has changed the place
dramatically. The Bistro, Shop and Furniture Showroom are unrecognisable
from a year ago.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{Thanks to the unbelievable support of
hundreds of visitors who have enjoyed snacks and meals, or just browsing
to buy from the very wide and often unexpected range of bargains in the
shops things have really taken off, Three important developments have
taken place in the last month. Following the departure, for health
reasons, of the Community Leader Cameron Thomson, Alan Barrett and his
wife Maureen are coming from South London to take over. Sue Jezard, and
husband Cohn, are going to live in the West Country. Vikki Young, who
lives locally, will take over as Bistro and Retail Manager. Sue tells us
she will miss the Community like mad, but feels the time is right for
her to move on. The }{w}\foreignlanguage{american}{hole Community is
deeply indebted to Sue for helping the companions to get the Bistro and
Shop up and running so successfully. The companions are also forging
links with the wider community, having installed shelving for the
residents of the home for the disabled in Carlton, and supplying
costumes and props for the TATS production in Turvey. Any other drama
group who requires props, do get in touch with companion Mike on
720826.}
\foreignlanguage{american}{To everyone who reads this
}\foreignlanguage{american}{- } \foreignlanguage{american}{please come,
browse, buy, eat and drink }\foreignlanguage{american}{- }
\foreignlanguage{american}{you will not be disappointed! Emmaus Village
is just outside Carlton on the road to Turvey, before the Church turn
left at the sign to Emmaus}
\foreignlanguage{american}{\textbf{Coffee Morning~}~}{-
}\foreignlanguage{american}{Jane Wells}
\foreignlanguage{american}{The Coffee Morning for February, in aid of
the Church restoration fund will be held at the home of Cohn and Deborah
Rou}{t}\foreignlanguage{american}{, on Saturday}{ }
\foreignlanguage{american}{ 1 February at 10:30am. Home made cakes,
toiletries, produce and
bric}{-}\foreignlanguage{american}{a}{-}\foreignlanguage{american}{brac
for the bring and buy stall will be most greatly appreciated. Everyone
welcome.}
\textbf{\foreignlanguage{american}{ Parish Registers}}
\foreignlanguage{american}{18 November 2002 Internment of Ashes Margaret
Alleway\\
29 November 2002 Burial of~ George Bruce Galliver}
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Ouse News will print anything of interest to the community not just
reports of past village activities or reminders of forthcoming ones.
Feedback on any of the items published would be most welcome -- whether
for printing or not.\\
Items for next month\textquotesingle s Ouse News should be sent to the
editor: Clive Just, 2 The Old Rectory by the 25\textsuperscript{th} of
the month. It would help if items were emailed to
\href{mailto:[email protected]}{[email protected]}; sent on
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