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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30454, 30 May 1964, Page 18

Across 4 —Cut down the size of a wheelhouse. (7) 8— Customs men of great knowledge after you! (6) 9 To make a speech is a present-day habit. (7) 10— Remit payment for the bench. (6) 11— Expensive overheads for ladies! (6) 12— One who resists is to procrastinate about the conclusion. (8) 18—Oarsman’s equipment to fasten in lines. (8) 20— Incense—a green variety. (6) 21— Book meant for use of organists? (6) 22 Pigeon enthusiast comes to a conclusion. (7) 23 Throw around the French missile. (6) 24 To give an edge to the pen produces candour. (7)

Down 1— Submarine team to go down. (7) 2 A quarrel after Sam backed a dog. (7) 3 Capital walled city. (6) 5 Plant to provide stuffing for the palliasse? (8) 6 A raid in the street. (6) 7 Here’s the pitch to gossip with a sailor (3-3) 13— Abandoned. (8) 14— To feel some conscience —just a few grains! (7) 15— Deprive of company. (7) 16— Give the head a ring! (6) 17— People who play their parts by the French chateau. (6) 19—Doesn’t take away foliage. (6) (Solution on Page 3)