Ottawa ministers say economy looks bright for now
Provincial finance ministers remain reasonably optimistic about the economic outlook, though Ontario and Manitoba officials push for more growth and jobs. E J Benson touts no tax cuts yet and explains a new 150 million loan fund to aid high unemployment provinces with job-creating projects.
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Opposition slams expanded regional program in budget
Ottawa critics labeled the regional expansion plan a joke as Budget highlights widened areas including Montreal and Atlantic Canada. NDP critic Max Saltsman blasted the move saying virtually all of Canada appears designated, while also opposing higher incentive grants and arguing for a publicly owned Canada development corporation to spearhead regional growth.
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Robarts resigns as Ontario premier after leadership call
Toronto John Robarts 53 resigns as Ontario premier after nine years in office. He will remain as leader until a new premier is chosen at an upcoming leadership convention tentatively set for February in Toronto. Allan Lawrence leads a field likely to include about seven contenders, including William Davis and Cavey McKeough.
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Brazil holds hunt for Swiss ambassador kidnapping
Brazilian authorities pursue the abduction of Ambassador Giovanni Bucher, amid unconfirmed reports the captors seek the release of 68 to 70 political prisoners. Police say a terror group, National Liberation Alliance, claimed responsibility in pamphlets found at the scene.
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British envoy James Jasper Cross faces posting uncertainty
London reports James Jasper Cross met with foreign office officials but did not reveal his next posting. Moscow cites a 1971 defence budget of 17,900 million rubles. Washington notes an impending country-wide railway strike if Congress does not grant Nixon a 45-day delay.
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Tentative Ford offer endorsed by UAW council
Bargainers for the United Auto Workers urged Ford Motor Co to accept a tentative contract agreement. The 200 member Ford council met to decide if the pact should go to 166,000 UAW members for ratification after a 28 hour bargaining session that produced the deal Monday. Ratification requires majorities in both skilled and unskilled Ford units across 99 bargaining locations.
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Calley Mistrial Bid Over My Lai Ditch Massacre Testimony
Fort Benning witness described firing on civilians at My Lai ditch. Thomas Turner testified that 90 to 100 died, prompting defense to demand a mistrial as Judge Kennedy prepared to rule. Latimer argued for separate charges if victims were in platoons.
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Basque trials shake Spain in Burgos meeting tense fate
In Burgos 16 Basques face charges from murder plots to terrorism and ETA membership. The trial, unfolding as Franco era wounds reopen, tests Spain's aging leadership amid a move toward consumer life and Europe while a high profile kidnapping by ETA shocks the nation.
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