City teachers win 5 percent pay raise under 1983 contract
The Herald reports Catholic teachers approve a 5 percent wage increase for 1983, with a higher teacher pupil ratio and about five fewer teaching positions through retirements and non permanent hires. Superintendent Hims says classes may run with 31 or 32 students in some cases as utilities and unemployment costs rise.
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Soviets Push Five Power Nuclear Freeze Plan
Moscow urged the United States Britain France and China to join in a five power freeze on nuclear weapons. Boris Ponomaryov said a global freeze would build confidence and aid reductions while noting Paris and London plan to widen warhead counts on submarines and China trails behind both nations.
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Andropov Elected President of Soviet Union
Yuri Andropov, 69, was elected president by the Supreme Soviet, consolidating power after seven months without a head of state. Nominated by Konstantin Chernenko, Andropov becomes the ninth Soviet president since 1917, overseeing a 280 million population.
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Royal tour sails into Shelburne harbor Nova Scotia
The Royal yacht Britannia arrived in Shelburne harbor as Prince Charles and Diana the Princess of Wales were greeted by about 10,000 spectators. The couple continued their 18 day Canadian tour, after a state dinner with Prime Minister Trudeau, and will visit three Nova Scotia towns before Saint John New Brunswick.
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Weather Low Li Ner High Friday 25 to 27
A brief forecast notes a low around 25 and a high near 27 with Friday conditions showing a few clouds. Patchy winds are not indicated and no precipitation is mentioned.
Pope John Paul II arrives in Poland for eight day visit
Pope John Paul II began an emotional eight day trip to Communist ruled Poland in Warsaw. He kissed the tarmac saying he kissed the hand of his mother country and urged Poles in prison and suffering to feel his presence in spirit. Security targeted Lech Walesa as authorities seek to limit meetings. Amnesty moves were announced with 795 pardons for political and criminal offenses, while at least 200 remain jailed for martial law offenses. Cardinal Glemp hailed the visit as a victory for faith and normalization. President Jabłonski urged church state cooperation to steady the nation as crowds welcomed the pope in Warsaw.
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Secret survey slams user fees in six provinces
EDMONTON CP Secret medi care surveys are being conducted by the federal government in six provinces including Alberta to prove Canadians support a national health plan The Journal says The Alberta study has been completed and results are overwhelmingly against hospital user fees and extra billing by doctors Surveys are under way in Nova Scotia New Brunswick British Columbia Saskatchewan and Ontario Health Minister Monique Begin refused to discuss the issue saying What surveys are you talking about I have nothing to add she said as she disappeared behind a door to a House of Commons ante chamber
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Crosbie Attacks Clark Backlash After Leadership Bid
Ottawa report says John Crosbie faced harsh criticism for calling Joe Clark ardently stupid and accusing Maureen McTeer of derailing his Newfoundland leadership bid. Clark allies called Crosbie unfit for high office, while some supporters urged patience amid exhaustion from the 85 day campaign and Mulroney victory.
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