RCMP chief details illegal mail openings since 1970s
RCMP Deputy Director Murray Sexsmith testified that illegal mail openings occurred for decades, with local initials used to intercept mail and copies of letter destinations made at post offices. He noted the practice continued until 1976 and involved about 60 cases, mainly in Quebec, amid broader inquiries into RCMP misconduct.
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Ottawa
RCMP
Supt
Murray Sexsmith
Sexsmith
Warren Allmand
Rcmp Security Service
Red Army
Allmand
McDonald Royal Commission
Canada
Omura
Quebec
Howard Draper
Montreal
Commission
Jake) Howard
Egypt and Israel begin historic peace talks in Cairo
In Cairo the Arab–Israeli peace negotiations start with Egypt and Israel pledging efforts toward a comprehensive settlement. U S and regional leaders signal support as Begin travels to Washington to brief Carter while King Hassan of Morocco seeks a broader emergency summit. The talks mark the first direct Arab-Israeli face-to-face discussions in 29 years.
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Cairo
Israel
Egypt
U.S
United States
Geneva Middle East
Menahem Begin
Carter
Middle East
Anwar Sadat
Begin
Morocco
Hassan
Sadat
Riza
Jerusalem
Ahmed Esmat Abdel Meguid
Eliahu Ben- Elissar
Meguid
Ben-Elissar
Alfred L. Atherton
Inki
Kurt Waldheim
Pope Paul
Soviet Union
Syria
Jordan
Lebanon
Palestine Liberation Organization
Feed transport subsidies announced by ministers
Federal and provincial agriculture ministers announced a joint subsidy program for livestock producers to offset feed transport costs. The plan aims to ease input pressures and support farm cash flow across jurisdictions.
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Edmonton
Marvin Moore
Alberta
Isugene Whelan
Whelan
Moore
Highway 12
Highway
Saskatchewan
Medicine Hal
Uranium Shipments Could Resume Next Year
Ottawa says European Community talks may lead to resumed uranium shipments as early as January 1, 1978 if a tentative agreement is ratified. EU energy commissioner Guido Brunner and External Affairs Minister Don Jamieson discussed possible resumption. Brunner claimed a January 1 date, while Jamieson noted cabinet ratification not yet presented.
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Ottawa
European Community
Guido Brunner
European Economic Community
EEC
Don Jamieson
Brunner
Consultative Assembly
Canada
Jamieson
Liberal Party
Evansville Basketball Team Killed in Plane Crash
A chartered DC-3 carrying Evansville University Aces players and supporters crashed into a muddy hillside near Evansville Regional Airport. Eight freshmen and staff died along with boosters and crew. Classes were canceled and a memorial planned as the team prepared to play Middle Tennessee State.
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University of Evansville
Evansville. Ind
Cain
Sehetcssos Aa
Evansville University
National Jet Service Inc
Indianapolis
Nashville
Tenn
Bill Phipps
Vanderburgh County
Patrick Alvey
Mark Sandy
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Ill
Sandy
Ithe Gym
Evansville Aces
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Jim Byers
Murfreesboro
Middle Tennessee State University
Bobby Watsorr
Newburgh
Ind
University
Charles Shike
Bob Hudson
Greg Knipping
Marv Bates
WUEV
Charles Goad
Yanrice King
Py van Pham
James Stewart
National Jet Service
Bill Hartford
Giftvertrastart
Farmers Strike Across the United States Urges Living Standards
Farmers nationwide walk out to regain early 1900s living standards. In the Midwest and Pacific Northwest groups boycott groceries and picket warehouses. Southern farmers plan action later in the week amid uncertain support. Dairy suppliers largely stay operating.
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United States
Midwest
Pacific Northwest States
South
Stephanson Car Cavalcade Seeks Urgent Driver Help
Volunteer drivers with own cars are needed for the Stephanson Car Cavalcade on Thursday night. A record turnout is expected with at least 70 cars needed. The event begins at 4 45 pm from the Arena lot and ends by 9 30 pm with return trips to drivers' homes. Call Jack Stephanson at 527 1115 or Pete Mossey at 527 1101 to participate.
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Stephanson
Arena
Jephansons
Columbia Hall
Kiwanis Band
Jack Stephanson
Pete Mossey
Alberta and New Brunswick approve loan as Canada funds stay home
Premier Lougheed and Premier Hatfield sign a 47 million loan from Alberta to New Brunswick from the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. NB borrows for capital projects at about 9 percent, higher than US and Japan rates, while Alberta says no further loans are planned except to other provinces barring Quebec over separatism.
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New Brunswick
Richard Hatfield
Edmonton
Alberta
Hatfield
Peter Lougheed
Lou Hyndman
Merv Leitch
Canada
Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
United States
Japan
New York
Lougheed
Quebec
Canada Investment Division
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Justice McDonald
Guy Gilbert
Insp
Robert MacEwan
Security Service
Howard
Gilbert
Conservative Party
COIP
Port
Evansville
Wirenhoto
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