CIA signalled invasion of Cuba from Canada
An exclusive interview reveals a former CIA agent arranged radio adverts on 300 stations in the United States and Canada in 1960 to signal the date of a CIA backed invasion of Cuba. The agent Gordon Novel allegedly worked fronts for CIA operations and received 72000 dollars for the broadcasts. The claim ties into the Kennedy assassination inquiry and Garrison case findings.
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Horsman impressed by Roblin in Medicine Hat visit
Medicine Hat Conservative Association president Jim Horsman said he was very impressed by Manitoba Premier Duff Roblin's address Tuesday morning. Horsman, leading a five man delegation in Medicine Hat riding, remains uncommitted for the Tory leadership convention next month. He described himself as a Diefenbaker type Conservative and noted no definite plans from other declared or undeclared leadership candidates for the Toronto convention.
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Warm Pacific Air Brings Sunny Skies and 75 80 Degree Day
The ridge of high pressure over the prairies brings very warm Pacific air into north western Alberta and all forecast districts today. Temperatures are expected to rise to the 75 to 80 degree range this afternoon with little change forecast for Thursday.
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US rejects hearing on Alberta gas supply plan
The Federal Power Commission denied requests for a new hearing on increasing Alberta natural gas supply to Eastern Canada and the United States. Eighteen parties challenged the Trans-Canada Pipe Lines and American Natural Gas project, but the commission ruled the plan would boost competition and did not need reopening despite a potential duty phaseout.
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Castro meeting sees split over Soviet policy in hemisphere
The Latin American Solidarity Organization of Revolutionary Forces approved a resolution denouncing Soviet economic and technical aid in the hemisphere after a tense session in Havana. Traditionalist Communists threatened to walk out but abstained as Cuba and Venezuela led in support. observers expect the hardline faction to leave the group on return home. Separately Cuba accused the United States CIA of infiltrating a counterrevolutionary cell along the north coast of Pinar del Rio, with four agents involved and two captured.
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Sixteen injured in freight train collision near North Bay
A express freight train collided with a self propelled train two miles east of North Bay Ontario, injuring sixteen people. No further details were provided on casualties or causes.
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Fleming forecasts he will be leader
Ottawa CP Donald Fleming declared he will be elected Conservative leader on September 9 after nine weeks of meetings with convention delegates. He expects victory in the next general election, notes that a first ballot loss is likely, and cites constitutional and fiscal reform needs across provinces and municipalities.
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Crop deterioration slowed in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Rainfall in the last week slowed deterioration of grain crops in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Prairie wheat yields are still below last year’s record but the outlook is better. Manitoba reports better crops. farmers seek dry weather for harvest. In Alberta, rain lifted the wheat pool index to 75 and helped fill out crops, while Saskatchewan foresees 20 to 25 percent yield increases in some areas. Swathing of rye and winter wheat is spreading in Southern Alberta.
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Pan Am Games trainer seeks asylum in Canada
Cuban Nestor Carbonell, a Pan American Games rowing trainer, defected in Winnipeg and seeks sanctuary in Canada. He said freedom in Cuba is not enjoyed and plans to stay after slipping away before his team’s final race. He praised Cubans but cannot comment on the political situation. The statement notes his request to remain in Canada.
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Post Office Seizes Letters To Canadiana 67 Motel
U S postal officials will seize letters addressed to the Canadiana 67 Motel in Montreal and return them marked fraudulent. The motel allegedly promised first class accommodations and demanded four weeks' advance deposits. This marks the first Expo 67 lodging action amid possible similar cases involving other Canadian firms.
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