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Following widespread allegations of drunkenness in the Australian House of Representatives in connection with a reception for Prime Minister Norman E. Kirk of New Zealand, a poll was undertaken by James Cope, Speaker of the House. The purpose of the poll was to determine if the lawmakers would drink apple juice instead of alcohol at official functions. Mr. Cope said he interviewed 104 senators and members of the House. Among his findings: "72 said they had never tasted apple juice."