Ruby cancer battle jeopardizes Oswald killer in Dallas
Ruby, 55, the former Dallas nightclub operator who killed Lee Harvey Oswald, faces advancing cancer with doctors divided on prognosis. Dr. Jay Sanford of Southwestern Medical School says malignancy may be curable, while a hospital source warns the disease is widespread and near hopeless. Ruby was hospitalized for chest trouble and a malignant neck node indicates broader spread. a February retrial in his murder case remains uncertain.
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Conservatives backing health welfare package plan
About 60 of the 96 Conservative MPs met in private to back a policy push for a unified health and welfare package. They stressed the initiative should come from all party areas and keep the national association as policy body, while avoiding coalition with the United States on trade. Alvin Hamilton framed the stance as positive nationalism distinct from Liberal trade policy.
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Insurance firm Prudential Finance collapses in Montreal
Prudential Finance Corp of Toronto fails leaving about 530000 in securities missing. North American General Insurance Co holds over 20000 policies across fire theft auto and general lines. Liquidator R Victor Barnett says assets around 1600000 liabilities about 4000000 with 502692 missing and claims totaling 1000000 may be only partly paid under proportional settlement amid legal delays.
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Montreal Postmaster General Seeks Injunction Over Picketing
Postmaster General Jean Pierre Cote said the department will seek a court injunction if Montreal picketers block vehicles carrying mail. He ordered hiring of alternative trucks after a strike by Rod Service Ltd employees paralyzed mail. negotiations expected to resume. The union seeks higher wages and a 40 hour work week, down from 60, in a two year contract.
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Canada denies Russian charge over anti Soviet campaign
Ottawa says it has not encouraged any anti-Soviet campaign and no such campaign exists in Canada. A Soviet embassy spokesman cited hooliganism, including snowball throwing and car theft, but authorities say incidents appeared unconnected and not political. Izvestia claimed intimidation of Soviet diplomats and journalists in Ottawa on the eve of a NATO meeting, but Canadian officials say most incidents are unverified and not part of a campaign.
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Africa Pushes Expanded Trade Boycott Against Rhodesia
African members of the United Nations Security Council draft a plan to order an oil embargo and broadened trade boycott against Rhodesia's white minority government. Mali Nigeria and Uganda lead the effort as Britain backs peaceful sanctions.
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Rhodesia cabinet angered by ousting report on Smith
Reuters reports Rhodesian leaders were annoyed by a claim Premier Ian Smith could be ousted by hard line cabinet members. The idea involved constitutional amendments to align with Britain talks held aboard the Tiger. Bowden proposed the point as good faith but officials denied any immediate plan to resign or alter leadership.
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Kennedy Hoover clash over FBI eavesdropping files
Washington Kennedy challenges J Edgar Hoover to release the FBI file detailing who authorized eavesdropping while Kennedy was attorney general. Hoover cites a letter asserting Kennedy knew of wiretapping and claims Kennedy denies. Former AG Nicholas Katzenbach urged calm, as lawmakers voice alarm over surveillance.
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Chichester Completes 107-Day Solo Sydney Quest
Francis Chichester lands in Sydney after a 107 day solo voyage of 19 750 miles from England aboard Gypsy Moth IV. He suffered a leg injury and balance loss but endured storms and wind to reach Australia with his wife Sheila and son Giles aboard to greet him.
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Air traffic controllers strike vote on wage offer
Ottawa reports the Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Association warns a government wage offer could trigger a strike. J D Lyon says talks since last Wednesday showed little progress as 650 members vote tonight and Tuesday on the proposed settlement. The union seeks Judge Robins on pay, urging government adoption of his recommendation.
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