I want to say either diaries or fashion magazines. Diaries are much more story like and could be a little lathered up for lack of a better word. However I would go with fashion magazines, which talk about whatever's popular at the time, giving you a quick general outlook on the time period.
Answer:
2. the ship appears to have not sustained any damage
3. the two injured men are thought to have been repairing overhead cables
4. the escaped prisoner is rumoured to be living in Spain
5. it has been agreed we will meet again in a fortnight
6. it was decided that we would try again later
7. it is confirmed that Mr. Jackson intends to resign
8. it was thought not to be a viable solution by most of the committee
( begin each sentence with a capital letter, end with a full stop and punctuate well eg commas)
