Wilson and Smith hold last-ditch talks on Rhodesia crisis
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Rhodesia's Ian Smith met aboard the cruiser Tiger off Gibraltar in a rain soaked Strait of Gibraltar to seek a settlement ending the white minority rebellion. Wilson voiced pessimism about a breakthrough as advisers joined at 10:10 a.m. and the ship sailed east toward the Mediterranean.
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UN Secretary-General U Thant Secures Second Term
The UN Security Council unanimously approves U Thant for a new five year term and forwards the recommendation to the General Assembly. The Burmese diplomat had reversed plans to retire after pressure and vows from major powers to grant him full authority for peacemaking.
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Man Dead in Shooting After Marital Dispute
A 25 year old salesman was killed and his wife was gravely injured in a shooting at a city home after a marital dispute. Police said the couple were alone and the husband died at 10:15 p.m. The wife, found in the hallway with a .22 revolver nearby, was taken to hospital and her condition is serious. Coroner said an inquest is unlikely.
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Liberal amendment delays medical plan to 1968 Ottawa vote
In Ottawa the Liberal amendment to delay the nationwide medical plan by a year passed 50 to 42 with eight abstentions. David Lewis and the NDP condemned the move as fiscal cowardice amid debates on funding, timing, and provincial cooperation. Debate continues as ministers argue for fiscal restraint and provincial input.
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Emergency debate set on West Coast shipping tie up
The Commons unanimously approved an emergency debate on the West Coast dock strike. Johnston warned 10,000 forestry workers may be laid off next week and BC fruit sales suffer without federal intervention. Pearson said the government will not oppose the debate as Lamoureux scheduled it.
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Wage dispute delays strike settlement as talks extend
Ottawa reports the wage dispute fueling the national railway strike remains largely unsolved. Mediation is extended to December 17 with one group of unions accepting a six percent 1968 raise on top of prior increases. Two other unions reject the terms as unacceptable. final reports and ratification await.
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Nicholson
Commons
Hellyer wins a parliamentary skirmish on unification bill
Ottawa reports Defence Minister Hellyer won the opening round in the battle over armed forces unification but faces four more stages. The path to passage includes second reading, Commons examination, defence committee review, clause by clause study, third reading, Senate approval, and royal assent. Conservatives warn final passage likely after July. testimony by senior officers may be revisited.
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SALH seeks 20 acre armoury lease in city plan
SALH asks the City of Calgary or nearby to lease 20 acres for new armouries. A 10 to 20 year lease is proposed but only up to three years may be allowed by law. A SALH representative will meet the Municipal Planning Commission next Wednesday to discuss a site, with current armouries near the Exhibition and Stampede Grounds.
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J. G. Kidd
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Ald
Roy Wiedemann
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Allan Gunter
Municipal Planning Commission
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Brewer Cleared for Amateur Reinstatement by NHL
Clarence Campbell announced that all procedural problems are cleared and Carl Brewer is eligible to apply for reinstatement as an amateur. The agreement has been ratified by the NHL and both the American and Western Leagues.
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Montreal
Clarence Campbell
National Hockey League
Carl Brewer
NHL
Cold spell lingers with light snow and gusty winds
Very cold air slowly retreats eastward over the next two days. Temperatures rise slightly but windy southeast winds persist with cloudy skies and occasional light snow. Sunrise 7 59 a.m. Sunset 4 25 p.m. Noon wind and temperature noted with a max near 30 and a low around 15. River levels show minor changes.
Icy blast freezes parts of Ontario and spreads snowfall
An icy Arctic blast drives record lows across Ontario with five locations reporting subzero temperatures. Chapleau records 38 below, Cochrane hits 32 below after a 55 degree plunge in 15 hours. Sault Ste Marie skids with five inches of snow and near zero visibility. The Seaway faces closure as ships seek salt water and Quebec forecasts a chilly next several days.
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Wiedemann seeks laymen on city appeal board
Alderman Wiedemann proposes appointing three laymen to hear property assessment appeals rather than the traditional aldermen. The Civic Finance Committee discussed bias concerns toward the city assessor Dick Pearce, with City Finance Director Harold Ellis to study the issue. Court of Revision hearing set for Tuesday December 13 from 2 to 4 pm with 19 appeals listed. deadline has passed.
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