Sadat says Begin to visit Egypt to finalize peace talks
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat announced Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin will visit Egypt soon to put final touches on the Middle East talks. Carter outlined settlement proposals by phone and embassy message, but Sadat said no plan is set until he meets Begin.
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Carter briefing Begin on Egyptian stance amid Middle East plan
President Carter relayed Egypt’s view of Israeli proposals and the U S take on a plan for civil self rule for Palestinians. He spoke with Anwar Sadat and signaled optimism that Begin’s outline may edge toward settlement. The plan envisions Sinai return, Palestinian self rule, no Palestinian state, and continued Israeli military oversight.
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All under control after South Africa supertanker collision
Two U.S.-owned supertankers the Venoil and Venpet collided off the coast near Port Elizabeth. Both vessels caught fire. troops extinguished fires and oil leaks were contained. A 10 km by 3 km slick formed, drifting east to west, about 32 km off the coast near Storms River.
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South Africa
Wally Shaw
Shaw
Labor Congress pushes for national labor market board
The Canadian Labor Congress urges a national labor market board with broad powers to regulate private and public investment and to oversee an active labor market policy. Joe Morris, president, says unemployment requires a national industrial strategy and tougher layoff notices. The plan envisions funding from government revenues and pension funds, with board oversight by Parliament.
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Western ministers press Lang to push Hall Report reforms
Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba ministers gathered in Edmonton to urge Ottawa to implement Hall Commission Rail reforms. They seek abandonment of non viable lines, revised Crow rates, and broader freight coverage for Western agricultural products while pressuring Lang to meet on rail reforms and set a plan with Jack Horner. The group vows further talks and to place the issue on the next first ministers meeting agenda.
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Bob Banman
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