Nixon Accepts Nomination Amid Miami Demonstrations
President Nixon, amid street protests and tear gas, accepted the Republican nomination for another White House term. He urged unity across parties to support a lasting peace in Indochina and defended Vietnam policies, claiming progress and vowing a settlement to honor the United States. Police arrested nearly 600 protesters during the two day convention period.
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Economy shows hints of improvement in Ottawa job data
Ottawa reports that despite unemployment above 500000, certain readings in the latest employment statistics point to possible economic improvement. Economists have long sought indicators of future conditions and note small but positive signals amid persistent joblessness.
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Statistics Canada
Breakthrough in Atlantic offshore mineral dispute reached
Prime Minister Trudeau and Atlantic premiers agreed to set aside ownership questions and pursue joint administration of offshore minerals. They will craft a revenue sharing formula after determining government administration expenses, signaling a conciliatory shift from the federal stance on revenues. The move contrasts earlier provincial assertions and echoes in Quebec support.
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Ottawa outlines plan to fund up to 90 percent of legal aid costs
The federal government proposes paying provinces up to 90 percent of legal aid and victim compensation costs. Payments would be population based up to 50 cents per person for legal aid and five cents per person for compensation, with a 90 percent cap on provincial expenditures. Provinces could choose delivery methods, but defendants charged with serious offences would qualify for their own lawyer. The policy covers indictable offences, Juvenile Delinquents Act cases, extradition and fugitive proceedings, Crown appeals, and meritorious appeals.</end>
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Otto Lang
Ottawa agency weighs lesser offense conviction consequences
Ottawa agency notes that even a conviction for lesser offences could lead to imprisonment or job loss. Compensation to crime victims or dependants would be paid in cases of injury or death under 40 Criminal Code offences, including riot participation, hijacking, rape, child abandonment, murder, arson, and more.
West Coast ports shut as union calls dock strike
Longshoremen walkout shuts Canada west coast ports including Vancouver Victoria Duncan Nanaimo Port Alberni Prince Rupert. ILWU vote backed strike amid bargaining impasse over manning and hiring hall rules with BCMEA and federal grain handling plans.
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Martin O’connell
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Grain map outlined in federal report
Eleven plans for moving grain were outlined in a federal report on handling and export. Dr. Donald Dever said no judgment will be made until the study is complete and a revised plan for inland movement to sea ports is drafted over three to five years.
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OCAW Denies Wage Parity Demands at Northwest Plant
The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union says management misled the public about the wage dispute at Northwest Nitro Chemical Ltd in Medicine Hat. The release claims Medicine Hat workers are lowest paid in the West and outlines current and proposed rates, while denying parity demands with Calgary Co-Op Fertilizer.
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Manufacturers oppose Alberta wage hike proposal
The Canadian Manufacturers Association rejects the proposed 1.85 per hour minimum wage set to take effect January 1. Alberta manager Roy Compston says the rise is too large, favors a 1.75 rate tied to cost of living, and cites negative economic impact and intergovernmental competition.
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