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7。 A major conference has been taking place all day long between representatives of all pro-Communist and sympathetic unions and circles. Their prolonged deliberations may indicate that they are somewhat unsure of what to do next. The Communist leadership is thought to be opposed to strikes which will inconvenience the population as a whole since they see their major task is winning more public support. Nonetheless the most likely development is more industrial action, backed up with intimidation of both workers and management.

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