MPs learn the price of television stardom
Ottawa MPs learned seventeen members may have sat illegally in the last Parliament for taking fees from the CBC. Prime Minister Pearson noted fines up to 200 a day and disqualification risks, while CBC payments were alleged as Crown payments. The MPs identified included Liberals Conservatives New Democrats and others, with no names released.
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Private detective describes bugging devices used in eavesdropping
Vancouver testimony reveals Angus Macdonald a former city police drug squad officer detailed devices for tapping calls. He testified he rented rooms for union conventions and later bugged the union headquarters, claiming a portable briefcase device could tape both sides for eight days and a sugar cube sized mic transmitted within two blocks.
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Centennial plan to renovate downtown shops proposed
Businessmen in the second street block between S Railroad and 6th Ave may spend up to 50000 to renovate the shopping area as a Centennial project. They approved a coordinated program with painted store colors, a connecting canopy, and new parking bays reducing lots by six. Trees and seating will separate bays, drawings shown by Keith Driver of J H Cook and Associates. Executive committee Abe Nobleman Stan James Cliff Wright Tom Dupton Don Nash to study further. downtown layout could lead to a closed traffic shopping mall.
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President Johnson open to talks on extended Vietnam ceasefire
Washington AP report says President Johnson signals readiness to discuss a broader ceasefire in Vietnam including a troop freeze if the Communists are responsive. Press Secretary Moyers says talks could broaden peace prospects beyond immediate issues amid Mansfiel d proposal for a longer holiday truce.
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Soviet Defence Budget Rises 8 Percent Amid Vietnam War
Moscow reports 1967 defence spending at 13.2 percent of the national budget, about 1.1 billion rubles higher than 1966, with Vasily garbuzov citing U.S. aggression and Vietnam support as key drivers. The 1967 budget totals 11.1 trillion rubles in revenue and 12.09 trillion rubles in spending.
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Viet Nam
Government moves to extend air traffic control services
Negotiations resume at 3 p.m. EST as government seeks to extend air traffic control services and raise pay for air traffic controllers. CATCA leaders warn of a strike unless legislation passes, potentially halting most air traffic for 800 tower and radar operators. Treasury Board talks followed by Revenue Minister ready to join if summoned.
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Kremlin protests American raids in Vietnam
Moscow protested U.S. bombing raids on Hanoi and urged Washington to halt what it called aggression in Vietnam. A Kremlin statement warned against forgetfulness of the Warsaw Pact pledge to send volunteers and said Russia would continue aiding the Vietnamese people.
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Centennial tattoo cancelled over budget concerns
Centennial coordinator Dave Broadfoot announced the Medicine Hat event would not proceed next year after Ottawa officials said the cost of extra security and ceremonies to stage the tattoo could reach eight thousand dollars. Don Hawthor, the Centennial chairman, cited the high expense as the reason for cancellation.
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Campbell Wins Vancouver Mayoral Race In Tight Vote
Tom Campbell a flamboyant millionaire real estate developer was elected mayor of Vancouver defeating incumbent William Rathie by a slim margin. Campbell polled 41 078 votes to 39 843 while Marxist candidate Jean Rands won 6 534 votes in one of the city's closest elections. Officials reported about 2 percent turnout of 253 000 eligible voters.
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Rathie
Jean Rands
Disney founder Walt Disney dies at 65 in Burbank
In Burbank California Walt Disney founder of the entertainment empire behind Mickey Mouse died today at age 65. His death ends a career that reshaped animated film and theme parks and made his name a global brand.
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