Foreign policy not an issue in leadership race
Canada avoids debate on foreign policy in Liberal and Conservative leadership contests. Paul Martin’s international experience is limited by the Pearson era, while other contenders show little hawkishness or clear policy visions. Some favor more foreign aid, but domestic constraints persist.
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Australia to stand with allies in Vietnam after Holt death
Interim Prime Minister John McEwen stated Australia would keep its Vietnam commitment despite Holt's disappearance. About 6 000 Australian troops fight in Vietnam with 1 500 more committed as foreign leaders head to Melbourne for Holt's memorial service. Prince Charles accompanies Prime Minister Wilson and Queen Elizabeth designated him to attend. Northern Development Minister Arthur Laing will represent Canada.
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President Johnson spokesman on war talks delays
A spokesman said Americans expect informal bilateral conversations with allies and have no plans for a multilateral session involving all allies at once. The remark clarifies the administration’s approach to diplomacy during the ongoing war discussions.
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Dinosaurs Quit ASHL Says Calgary U hockey club withdraws
University of Calgary Dinosaurs pulled out of the Alberta Senior Hockey League amid conflicting claims. Club president Bill Dickie said players sought pay, while coach Al Rollins denied any payment demand. The team remains a college club. a replacement game was planned for December 29.
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Johnson pushes informal talks to end Vietnam war
President Johnson says the Vietnam war could end in days if South Vietnam's Thieu holds informal talks with the Viet Cong and gains their acceptance of the Geneva accords. Reuters reports Thieu rejects talks unless with a defector. Johnson also urges private sector job creation for unemployment and outlines five peace conditions for North Vietnam.
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Washkansky's condition worsens after heart transplant
Cape Town report says Louis Washkansky 53 deteriorated with breathing now assisted by ventilation. Doctors note no change in pulse and blood pressure remain satisfactory while officials cite ongoing cautious hope and prior signs of improvement.
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Canada moves toward broad new divorce law by spring
A government bill to extend divorce grounds passed Commons with minimal changes and faces Senate action today. It adds grounds including bigamy cruelty rape homosexuality and marriage breakdown and includes a three month waiting period after proclamation. The package aims to become law by spring pending royal assent. The same session also reviewed broadcasting act amendments and abortion safeguards with a health committee interim report urging abortion access under medical safeguards.
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Pearson urges U S to halt Vietnam fighting for peace
Canadian Prime Minister Pearson urged the United States to stop all fighting in Vietnam as a bold move to win peace in Southeast Asia. He suggested meeting in Geneva within two weeks if hostilities paused, acknowledging it could be hard during an election year.
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Separate Board approves smoking on McCoy High grounds
The Separate School Board amends policy to allow designated student smoking areas on McCoy High School grounds with parental consent. Buildings remain smoke free, and enforcement concerns cited. Stan Lerner notes elementary policy unchanged.
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French Parliament approves birth control bill
Paris reports final approval by the French Parliament of a law legalizing birth control methods including mechanical and chemical means. In Pietermaritzburg Reuters says at least 43 Black people were killed in a Zulu tribal clash 60 miles north of the city. Calcutta AP notes Indian students burned a streetcar and attacked police with home-made bombs during renewed rioting.
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