U S begins firing air traffic controllers in reform push
Washington reports the Reagan administration moved to dismiss the last of 13 000 striking controllers by 11 a m EDT amid a national push to rebuild the air traffic system. Officials say 38 to 40 percent of workers are on the job as the strike enters its next phase.
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International air controllers weigh halt of U S flights
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers is considering denying clearance for aircraft bound for the United States amid ongoing controller strikes. President Harry Henschler said no decision has been made, but actions could target flights from airports or national airspace deemed unsafe.
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French to Leave Iran Monday Amid Diplomatic Strain
Fifty more French residents in Tehran were authorized to depart next Wednesday while 61 French nationals will leave Tehran Monday on an Iranian plane after talks. Ambassador Georgy said the jet would fly to Istanbul for new instructions as Iran-France tensions grow over Bani Sadr and Rajavi.
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France
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Weather Index Feather Sunny High 30 Low 12
Weather map reference notes Sunny high near 30 degrees and a low around 12 with map on Page 20.
Sadat urges open dialogue with Palestinians
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat calls for direct talks with the Palestine Liberation Organization and proposes a separate Palestinian state as part of a Middle East peace plan in a statement cited on page 7.
Bank rate hits 21.24 percent in Canada amid weak dollar
The Bank of Canada raised its bank rate to a record 21.24 percent, signaling possible further rises in prime rates as the Canadian dollar weakens to around 80.8 U.S. cents. The stock markets in Toronto Montreal and New York show gains, while government actions aim to bolster the dollar and savers enjoy higher Canada Savings Bonds rates.
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U.S
Toronto Stock Exchange
Argus Corp. Ltd
Hollinger Argus Ltd
Dominion Stores Ltd
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Canada
Postal talks near end of 38 day national strike in Ottawa
Mediator Judge Alan Gold indicated a breakthrough possibility as negotiators from the treasury board and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers take a midday break to prepare for a final sprint. Key issues include maternity leave vacations shift pay health and safety rules and surveillance cameras.
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National Postal
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Treasury Board
Postal Union
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Gold
Andre Quellet
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Don Johnston
Bulloch
Builoch
Edmonton
Doug Roche
Trudeau
Morocco
Roche
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Leonard Lee
Andre Ouellet
Lee Valley Tools
Alberta and Ottawa Oil Price Talks Endure Night of Bargaining
Federal energy minister Marc Lalonde and Alberta counterpart Merv Leitch led all night talks to settle price and revenue shares under Ottawa's national energy program. Both ministers planned a private meeting and a news conference as economists crunch data on long term pricing and wellhead oil splits.
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Alberta
Marc Lalonde
Ottawa
Merv Leitch
Lalonde
Leitch
Edmonton
CIC closes after 11 years as Canada’s nationalist watchdog
The Committee for an Independent Canada ends its 11 year run in Toronto as its leaders hail its goal achieved. Hugh Morris says no public group should last forever if it has achieved its aim, with its Ottawa office closing and archives donated to a university.
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