France Reacts To Soviet Neutron Bomb Test Report
French Defence Minister Charles Hernu said the Soviet Union tested a neutron weapon, noting an acceleration in the arms race. He cited U S plans to produce and stockpile neutron warheads and urged focus on Europe’s missile issue amid NATO reaction. Tass criticized the move as a step toward nuclear death. Meese argued stockpiling deters aggression and aids arms control.
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Canadians refuse to clear USS flights
Air traffic controllers at major Canadian airports refused to clear flights to and from the United States amid government threats of action. Montreal and Toronto faced the heaviest disruption. Calgary reports a near miss involving two aircraft about 45 kilometres north of the Alberta-Montana border, witnessed by Rick Neilson of the Calgary local CTA Association.
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War games staged amid Poland Solidarity talks in Gdansk
Warsaw pact maneuvers in Silesia and Baltic coast navy drills accompany government efforts to negotiate with Solidarity over Poland food crisis. Lech Walesa rejects TV time while protests and coal mine strikes intensify as central committee meets. Ottawa air traffic disruptions spread as Canadian controllers refuse duties on U S flights.
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French leave Iran repatriates 57 nationals to Paris
BEIRUT AP A group of 57 French nationals left Iran today on an Iran Air flight to Paris. An external affairs ministry spokesman in Paris said three French citizens were delayed for minor issues and visa problems. A second group is due to depart Wednesday amid a broader repatriation plan after earlier disruptions.
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Postal workers split over contract as Ottawa strike nears end
The Ottawa strike nears its 42nd day as postal locals split over a two year contract. Montreal 87.1 percent vote to accept while Saskatoon backs the deal and a Prince Edward Island local votes against. The agreement raises hourly pay 70 cents yearly and adds maternity leave with four to five weeks vacation scales.
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Mail service to Medicine Hat returns after strike vote
About 75 to 80 percent of the 41 striking Medicine Hat and Brooks postal workers were to vote at 2 p.m. on accepting a tentative contract. If approved, carriers would be recalled Tuesday morning. Union president Gary Eberhardt and postmaster Henry Schaufele predicted no hard feelings or tensions between workers and management.
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West-Fed struggles as separatist group teeters on edge
West-Fed leader Elmer Knutson faced a failed bid to become a political party as low turnout at its first annual meeting in Eckville, Alberta exposed waning support. Only 175 members attended, with few from other provinces, and votes on two resolutions to form a party or align with Western Canada Concept were defeated. The event underscored the group’s drift from influence amid internal defections and fatigue over its hard line agenda.
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Dollar recovers slightly in mid day trading in Montreal
The Canadian dollar rose to 80.64 U S cents after opening at 80.44 amid light trading. Royal Bank chief trader Bert Squires noted the gain followed a widening overnight rate spread between Canadian and U S banks, which encourages investor demand for Canadian currency.
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Hunger striker Michael Devine summoned to bedside
The family of IRA hunger striker Michael Devine was summoned to his bedside on the 49th day of his fast as Northern Ireland battles weekend rioting. A separate note mentions a British army deserter deported from Canada with no disciplinary action expected for police or military personnel involved.
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