P203 CEEFAX 203  Tue 20 Feb  19:24/38
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      TH RN EMI CONFIRMS   
      D  ERGER PROPOSAL    
                                        
                                        
 in two have been confirmed.            
                                        
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 to take effect on 2  July.             
                                        
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