Liberal leaders weigh run for Pearson's seat in Ottawa
As many as twelve Liberals may enter the official race for prime minister. Front runners include External Affairs Minister Paul Martin, Transport Minister Paul Hellyer, and Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp, with other contenders such as Trade Minister Robert Winters, Registrar General John Turner, Health Minister Allan MacEachen, Manpower Minister Marchand, Premier Robichaud, and Mayor Drapeau discussed as possible candidates.
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Southam
Ottawa
Pearson
Paul Martin
Transport
Paul Hellyer
Mitchell Sharp
Robert Winters
John Turner
Allan MacEachen
Martin
Kenzie King
Robert Stanfield
Mr. Martin
Hellyer
Toronto
Defence
MacEachen
Stanfield
Marchand
Exile Ending Hinted as Greek King May Return
Greek speculation rose that the junta seeks a formula to bring King Constantine back from exile to restore stability. Foreign Minister Pipinelis, arriving in Rome from Brussels, is seen as likely mediator between Constantine and the regime. Sources note talks of a regency and a possible crown regent, with Princess Irene among rumored candidates.
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Athens
Constantine
Panayiotis Pipinelis
Rome
Brussels
Pipinelis
U.S
Washington
Greece
Irene
Liberal executives set date for next spring convention
Ottawa dispatch says Liberal party executives plan to meet Sunday to pick the time and place of a national convention in the 3rd week of April to choose a successor to Lester B. Pearson who is retiring as party leader and prime minister. Potential candidates assess their chances and some have started gathering key staff for the race.
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Greene
Ottawa
Liberal Party
Lester B. Pearson
Armed rebellion crushed in Algeria
President Boumedienne announced a limited armed uprising was crushed after he assumed direct command of the national army. The move followed a major political shakeup in which Kaid Ahmed became leader of the National Liberation Front and further changes were promised.
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Algiers
Reuters
Houari Boumedienne
Algeria
Boumedienne
Ahmed
Ben Bella
Kaid Ahmed
National Liberation Front
Three million dollar subsidy eyed for Canadian farmers
Ottawa guarantees farmers full price until July first under the international wheat agreement floor. The China sale of 78 million bushels may cost about 3 million in subsidies if prices stay below the IWA. Wheat prices in Winnipeg were unchanged, while other contracts may raise Ottawa subsidies if prices do not rise.
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Financial Times
Ottawa
China
IWA
Winnipeg Exchange
Canadian Wheat Board
Russia
Poland
Bulgaria
Canada
Bill to cut drug costs introduced in Commons
OTTAWA CP Registrar General Turner introduced in the Commons a bill to reduce prescription drug prices for Canadians by amending the Patent and Trade Marks Act. He argued current laws shield imports and limit competition, keeping prices high through protection enjoyed by a few large firms and aggressive marketing.
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Ottawa
Turner
Commons
Four truce days set for Christmas to Tet
Saigon says only four truce days will be observed in the Christmas to Tet period. A foreign ministry communique says an offer to discuss a possible extension has the agreement of all countries involved. Vice President Ky notes four days: Christmas, New Year, and two Tet truce days, with the Christmas truce from 6 p.m. Dec 24 to 6 p.m. Dec 25.
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Saigon
Reuters
Foreign Ministry
North Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Mekong Delta
South Vietnam
Pope rebukes draft dodgers in peace appeal
Pope Paul urged worldwide prayers for peace on New Year s Day and condemned those who evade service. He called peace a universal value, warned against pacifism as cowardice, and warned conflicts could trigger nuclear war. The message followed his Christmas ceasefire appeals in prior years.
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Pope
Vatican City
Paul
Anglican Church backs abortion under threat to life
Ottawa report says the Anglican Church of Canada now supports abortion when the mother's life or health is seriously threatened, marking a departure from its prior stance. The change was presented before the Commons health committee.
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Ottawa
Anglican Church of Canada
Commons Health Committee
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Louis Robichaud
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Little Cloud
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