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10. And while feverish preparations went on ashore, with troops, detergent and pumps being rushed to the beaches and a special cleansing centre for oil-covered birds being set up at the Cornish beauty spot of Mousehole, attempts at sea to combat the oil menace continued. 11. He is reported to have emphasized to the Cabinet that Canada was concerned at the possibility of military action, while Asian members of the Commonwealth were all opposed to the use of force. 12. While pressing for every kind of financial help to the local authorities, it is evident that only nationalization of all urban land is an essential need. 13. The agreement is as yet only a partial ban of nuclear explosions. While eliminating testing in air, space and under water, it permits testing underground. 14. To the average tourist, peering down the House galleries, Representatives are "important men." The more careful observer would notice that, while one Congressman is speaking, virtually everyone seems to be oblivious to what is going on, except perhaps one or two interested Congressmen who may be seated close to the man declaiming. 15. The Soviet Union has always had the support of the working people of all countries, for in the Soviet Union they see a reliable defender of universal peace and security. 16. For it will be the first time since Sir Thomas Beecham founded the orchestra nearly 21 years ago that women players will take their place side by side with the men. 17. The mill workers in Scottsville had been out for a year and a half already and they were becoming desperate for food and clothing. 18. For these reasons the dreams of a solution along these lines are empty castles in the clouds. 19. The right of the states to decide voting qualifications is preserved, so long as it is not used for systematic discrimination. 161
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