John Diefenbaker Dies at 83 A Canadian Prime Minister
Former Canadian prime minister John Diefenbaker, 83, died at his Rockcliffe Park home after rising. He will receive a state funeral with his body lying in state at Parliament Hill and plans to take a funeral train to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Diefenbaker chaired a national defense and civil rights agenda and authored the 1960 Bill of Rights. He was active in politics from the 1920s and served as prime minister from 1957 to 1963.
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The Chief John Diefenbaker a Canadian original
Ottawa tribute to John Diefenbaker recalls a leader unlike any other in Canada or globally. The piece notes his bold confidence and mistrust of others, his enduring appeal to crowds and children, and his lasting western political influence that reshaped the Conservative party.
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Leaders pay tribute to man of great stature in death
The Queen called John Diefenbaker a man of great stature and loyal to Canada. Prime Minister Joe Clark praised him as a formidable parliamentarian and first populist premier. Pierre Trudeau highlighted his vigorous human rights stance and wide following. Peter Lougheed called him a legend in his time.
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Young resigns as U N ambassador over PLO talks
Washington AP Andrew Young quits as ambassador to the United Nations citing impatience with diplomacy. He faced fire for an unauthorized meeting with a PLO representative, saying the talks violated U S policy and he would aid Carter's re election as a private citizen. The White House accepted the resignation with deep regret.
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McDonnell Douglas and American Offer $30 Million in DC-10 Crash
In a first step to settle lawsuits, McDonnell Douglas and American Airlines offer 30 million dollars to 112 families of DC-10 crash victims at O Hare. Six accepted. total suits exceed 1.2 billion dollars. Offer averages about 267 thousand per victim with possible further out of court talks or trial if needed.
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Premiers Open Conference in Quebec Amid Oil Debate
About 200 demonstrators greeted 10 premiers as they entered the 20th annual conference in Quebec. News of John Diefenbaker’s Ottawa death rippled through the resort, prompting tributes from leaders while sessions continued. Alberta’s Peter Lougheed and Ontario’s William Davis clashed over oil wealth sharing and price measures, with Lougheed denouncing the idea of increased federal-provincial funds and arguing Alberta subsidizes the rest of Canada.
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