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EALING 'Getting rid of the bomb'. Speaker Alan Lenton (London Region CND Exec., personal capacity). Thurs 28 April, 7.30pm, Three Horseshoes pub, Southall High St (opp Town Hall).
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The article by Ken Livingstone, in your issue of 1 April, contained a number of distortions of the Communist Party's position; several inaccuracies; some incorrect assessments. Star. Socialist Action 15 April 1983 The Morning Star is owned by a Co-operative Society, the People's Press Printing Society, whose members meet annually to elect Management Committee. It is this Management Committee which responsible for running the Morning It is a well known fact, however, that the PPPS has a special relation.
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