Meanwhile a Gateshead vicar, the Reverend Tony Hodgson, and his supporters are planning to lay siege to the British Library on March 21st (the day after St Cuthbert's Day) with what they say will be a celebration of Northumbrian culture, featuring folk musicians.

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Already the mayor is planning to shut firehouses and lay off teachers' aides.

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And I think that if you look at this from a jobs and justice, a stimulation and long-term planning effort, we need to lay down the markers now.

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In his planning for peace, the President was flexible and generous, encouraging Southerners to lay down their arms and join speedily in reunion.

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