SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Greenham still strong

Socialist Action No. 54, 20 April 1984 · p. 8 of the scan · 495 words

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that have appeared in the Daily Express.

The main gate camp has divided into three, as have sealed of acess of Transport the driveway the public gate. The camp Jall to the main lives on, and so do two others in the ciearing across the road on common land.

The police persistently patrol, putting out fires with US exSee shers. Even through Flights every ir.inutes, they harass making J10possible to cook, make tea, heat water, and keep warm. They do it in gangs intimidate, blowing of complaints against the police, and against articles whistles to keep women awake, shining torches into tents, and trying to prevent women putting up any dry form of shelter.

By Tracy Litterick at the Greenham camp They hose piles of firewood collected, women 100. The police prevent visitors from parking near the camp, harassing them as well.

Here i is verbal abuse — one policeman said the womer should be gassed and he wished he could do it. References to Nazi Germanv are used This is not a civil police military style, with collaboration ILOR American military inside the base.

Bender The police were actually doing the bailiff's job by evicting the camp ai tam. Women were given no walling as then tents were pulled down.

On Sunday 8 April. 28 women were arrested for myself included. We Broke breach peace, down MOT fence, Jane built a bender and a fire. We WCC LaKH Newbury police station and kept there for about lIve nours They released us with charges dropped. I guess if they want us to appear in court they have acknowledge existence! Police have now stepped security around the area so the contractors can work without further break-ins.

Twelve Greenham women are sicily on . trial Comiso, for obstruction at the peace camp there year About 30 women have gone to support them. So more women are badly needed at Greenham.

Women needed more than food or Gortex bags, so spread the word.

People HAUSIOW that Greenham is still strong and will not go until cruise does.

votes. And trade unions either two or five votes The meeting will elect four officers and four ordinary 1984 Lab our CND on the committee, alongside Party members elected by the CND regions, out Labour CND's work tv call. for the next year.

Those who register before 19 April will have papers sent them, but registration will be accepted on the das. So space permits everyone should register as soon as possible, if you're not yet a member of CND nationally, you can join when registering. • Labour CND AGM, University of London Malet WCI, plications for registration to Duncan Rees, Goodwin St, London N4. Women were dragged away from the Main Gate at Greenham last week

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despite what many would like to think, and despite ruthless treatment by the police and Ministry of Defence. Women at the camp are submitting a series

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