Canada to curb peacekeeping role in 1970s policy shift
External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp signals Canada will reduce its peacekeeping image and focus on pragmatic diplomacy. The White Paper on foreign policy portrays large-scale peacekeeping as unlikely, boosting Pacific and European ties while increasing aid by 16 percent to 364 million dollars for 1971 72 and stressing trade aligned diplomacy.
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Canada
Mitchell Sharp
Trudeau
Pacific Far East
Pacific
Europe
Involvement in Our Society and Jail Reform Reflected
Jean Vanier urges direct humane involvement with the poor and disabled beyond charity. Aldermen touring a condemned city jail witnessed brutal conditions and vowed a humane replacement, illustrating a move from distant statistics to real understanding and action.
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Jean Vanier
Vanier
Why Not Carp Official State Fish Bid Stirred in Syracuse
A Syracuse, New York assemblyman nominated the common carp as the state fish arguing its hardiness in polluted water. He warned continued dumping of waste could leave the carp as the only fish remaining in New York waterways.
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Syracuse, N.Y
Syracuse
New York State
Foster homes sought for teens in need across Portage area
Children crave a real home and loving guidance while many teens like Betty and Billy face loneliness and danger after troubled mothers or absent fathers. The Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba in Portage la Prairie seeks foster parents to host teenagers, stressing immediate need and community responsibility.
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Children’s Aid Society
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Betty
Children's Aid Society
Billy
Children’s Aid Society of
Central Manitoba
U S Unemployment Above Five Percent in July
U S jobless rate rose to 5.0 percent in July the highest in over five years with 4.5 million unemployed up among white workers while black unemployment eased to 8.3 percent. Manufacturing layoffs increased pushing overall rates higher.
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Bureau
Feed Grain Tuition Fees Are Discontinued
The Saskatchewan government ends a two year old policy accepting feed grain as tuition payment. Premier Thatcher left open reconsideration if students shift views. Farm families benefited but critics say the plan helped few students prompting calls for a provincial bursary.
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Regina
Ross Thatcher
Winnipeg Teachers Seek 8.4 and 7.2 Percent Hikes
The Winnipeg Teachers Association proposes a two year contract with 8.4 percent raise in 1970 and 7.2 percent in 1971 as arbitration hearings begin to settle the long running dispute with the Winnipeg School Board. The WTA favors a two year term to avoid 1971 talks, with 45 issues still to resolve as hearings continue today and Friday.
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Winnipeg Teacher’s Association
Winnipeg
WTA
Frank Allen
Winnipee School Board
Unemployment Remains High This Summer
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics and the manpower department report unemployment eased slightly to an estimated 518,000 in June but stayed high for midsummer. The joint statement cites a survey of the employment picture in the week ended July 18, with city workers rising less than usual as summer job opportunities favored students.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Manpower Department
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