Soviets reinforce Poland troops raise invasion fears
U S Defence Secretary Caspar Weinberger says Soviet forces in Poland are being reinforced and that buildup has an invasion-like coercive effect. He notes gradual Russian division additions and warns of heightened tension with NATO moves and Polish labor unrest. White House and UN officials flag possible fallout on arms talks and a future summit. Haig stays in close contact with Washington as crisis deepens.
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U S and allies map countersteps over Poland invasion
Washington planners outline political and economic measures Western nations could take against the Soviet Union if it invades Poland. Potential moves include expelling ambassadors, cutting embassies, restricting high tech sales and credit terms, and curbing cultural and scientific cooperation.
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Alberta Premier Lougheed backs eight province pact to halt Trudeau plan
Lougheed says the new eight province constitution package is enough to stop unilateral patriation. The plan, formed by conference calls among premiers, will be revealed April 16 in Ottawa after Quebec voters decide on April 13.
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Iran Iraq ceasefire hopes rise as six of eight points agreed
Al-Watan reports Iran and Iraq reached six of eight points in a ceasefire proposal by Islamic mediators. President Bani Sadr says good news is imminent. Details to follow. Disputed issues include Shatt al Arab waterway status and three islands Iran has controlled since 1972.
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Farmers plan big grain plantings in Canada 1981
Ottawa report says Prairie farmers will boost wheat by eight percent barley by nine percent and oats by 11 percent this spring. Ontario producers head for more grain corn and soybeans with corn up three percent to 22000 hectares and soybeans up four percent to 283000 hectares.
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Court backs bilingual rule in Quebec and Manitoba agencies
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously that the British North America Act does not require municipalities and school boards in Quebec and Manitoba to legislate in both languages. It found bilingualism applies to semi public agencies and government bodies whose decisions await approval by the government or ministers.
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Shuttle lifts off nears for first US space shuttle flight
Cape Canaveral prepares as Columbia powers up for a 54 hour test flight. Astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen to pilot the reusable shuttle on a launch timed for 6 50 a m EST Friday. A last minute valve leak prompted concern before countdown began.
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Reagan’s Hospital Stay Extended for Lung Recovery
President Reagan remains in hospital as particles clearing from the bullet wound in his left lung heal slowly. Doctors cite persistent lung infiltrates and a moderate fever but see no infection or pneumonia. He may stay through week’s end while White House aides expect eventual homecoming.
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