Word: coves
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...swimmable, sunbathable seashore available to the public, the would-be bathers began to rebel. In 1965 hundreds of visitors at St.Raphaël, about 25 miles west of Cannes, demonstrated against the construction of a stone wall that would have blocked access to the charming cove of Santa Lucia. In 1967, at nearby Le Lavandou, local Provençaux brought out their hunting rifles in an effort to liberate the "abusively expropriated" beaches. Sympathizing with the protesters, Film Maker René Clair and Playwright André Roussin founded an association called Mare Nostrum to lobby for freer beaches...
...fact, it is reasonable to assume that his activities do more to upset the balance of nature than do anything positive for the environment. One might well ask how much small marine life was poisoned by the magenta dye which Mr. Oppenheim foolishly and recklessly released into a Caribbean cove. He should be fined for causing pollution. OTTO F. REISS...
Undefeated Mark Faller (167) took Rayner's place at 177, and Bart Harvey filled in at 167, Faller edged Jeff Cove, 5-3, while Harvey emerged with a steady 5-1 victory over Monty Robertson...