Vancouver grain strike threatens port crisis
The Vancouver grain strike and elevator closures threaten shipments from Pacific Terminals. Alberta Wheat Pool disputes with the union, plus a court suit and railcar shortages, leave Burrard Terminals with cut deliveries and 2100 CPR grain cars idle between Vancouver and the Prairies.
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Pearson hints at possible grain handling take-over
Prime Minister Pearson said he hopes a federal take-over of grain facilities will not be needed to end the Vancouver strike. He noted a Thursday meeting between strikers and elevator companies and stressed settlement is essential. He considered options but said current laws limit federal action and pledged a reply after cabinet discussions. Labor and Trade ministers are pushing to end the strike.
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Premiers form Prairie Economic Council for co operation
Manitoba Premier Duff Roblin Saskatchewan Premier Ross Thatcher and Alberta Premier E C Manning established a Prairie Economic Council after a brief meeting. They agreed to meet in Regina Oct 14 to discuss operations with advisors and coordinated economic activity across the three provinces.
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Prairie Economic Council
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Prairie Council
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Ross Thatcher
Saskatchewan
E. C. Manning
Regina
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Thatcher
British Columbia
Prairies
Tshombe orders youths release in Congo clash
Prime Minister Tshombe ordered the immediate release of two Canadian youths held in a Leopoldville hospital after being beaten by police on crossing from Brazaville. Geoffrey Laundy and Brian Tracy, both Vancouver residents, were granted six month Congo visas as their condition improved.
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Foreign Ministry
Arthur J. Hicks
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Congo
Brazzaville
Geoffrey Laundy
Brian Tracy
Vancouver
Hicks
Ottawa
Lufungula
Premiers discuss portability and standardization across Canada
At Winnipeg the sixth premiers conference focused on portable private pensions and uniform education standards. Leaders said progress is being made toward common university entrance standards and a standard student record to ease cross province moves and placements. Cross Canada pension portability was generally agreed as a goal.
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Greeks Revive Confidence Vote Amid Greek Crisis
Parliament resumes debate on a vote of confidence for Premier Athanasiadis Novas amid a three week political crisis. Ousted Premier Papandreou accuses King Constantine of engineering the crisis and vows to return as prime minister.
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Johnson seeks 1.76 billion in emergency defense funds
President Johnson and Defense Secretary McNamara outlined plans to add 340000 military personnel and 1.76 billion dollars in emergency funds to bolster Southeast Asia operations. The increase targets overall strength to nearly 2.98 million by June next year, with authority for rapid future allocations.
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Cabinet awaits mediators report on postal strike
Prime Minister Pearson said a government action will follow Judge J. C. Andersons report on postal wage raises. The three man cabinet committee met with Pearson in Muskoka as Montreal protests intensify and wildcat stoppages linger in three provinces. The report is expected by afternoon with a formal cabinet decision soon after.
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Anderson
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Magnetawan
Tremblay
Pennell
Labour head blasts panic over Canada construction curbs
Claude Jodoin president of the Canadian Labor Congress accuses the federal government of panicking to slow construction. He says evidence of inflation pressures is lacking and warns postponing 70 million dollars of public works and stretching private capital plans will cost jobs and curb economic growth with 325000 unemployed.
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Claude Jodoin
Canadian Labor Congress
Canada
CLC
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Jodoin
Bombers raid Do Xa base in Viet War action
U S B 52 bombers launched a second assault in three days on the Do Xa area 350 miles northeast of Saigon quietly targeting a suspected Viet Cong base. Ground fighting near Da Nang saw Viet Cong harassment with light casualties for the Americans amid ongoing search operations.
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Guam
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Cam Ranh Bay
U.S
Screaming Eagles
da Nang
Water bombers added to fight massive BC fires
Two extra air tankers joined the Prince George forest district as fires expanded. A Mitch ell B-29 from Edmonton and a Canso bomber from Toronto will base at Fort St. John and Prince George respectively. Major blazes include a 21 000 acre scrub timber fire 55 miles north of Finlay Forks and a 4 000 acre spruce pine fire near Vanderhoof. Hazard levels stay high as 32 new fires lift total to 229.
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Kenny Dam
Fort St. James
Pearson to reply to Johnson on Canadian Viet Nam aid
Prime Minister Pearson said his forthcoming reply to President Johnson will settle any differences with External Affairs Minister Martin over Canada’s military aid in Viet Nam. He hopes Washington will publish both letters. Pearson also said Canada will remain in Southeast Asia’s truce commissions while they serve a useful purpose.
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