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Story summary
- The article reviews the cod wars of the 1970s between the United Kingdom and Iceland and notes US pressure on the UK to concede fishing rights.
- It uses that episode to illustrate tensions between NATO allies.
- The piece includes reader letters about local customs and humorous observations, such as greetings in Leicester and a sign about road menders.
- Overall, the tone remains light-hearted and includes political analysis alongside community anecdotes.
