Clark shifts stance on Petro-Canada sale plan
Prime Minister Joe Clark announced a policy pivot promising to keep about one third of Petro-Canada under government control while expanding its mandate. He proposed distributing five free shares to every Canadian at age 18, with remaining shares sold to limit individual holdings, creating a stronger Crown company with state trading and frontier exploration undertaken by Petro-Canada. The plan drew mixed reactions from business leaders and opposition critics amid the May 22 election campaign.
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Quebec referendum wording draws wide political rebuke
The proposed Quebec independence referendum language drew near universal criticism from federal and provincial leaders. Prime Minister Joe Clark rejected the wording as unacceptable and vowed no negotiation of sovereignty association. Trudeau warned it could harm Quebec society. opposition leaders termed the question vague and divisive. Some Acadians in the Maritimes offered cautious support.
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Roy Romanow
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Canada
Ontario
William Davis
Tom Wells
Nova Scotia
John Buchanan
Chrysler aid bill passed to avert bankruptcy and secure loans
Congress approved a four year 3.5 billion financing plan with 1.5 billion in guaranteed loans to Chrysler Corp. The deal requires 105000 union workers to forgo 462.5 million in wage gains and awaits labor contract renegotiation with UAW.
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Rhodesia Leaders Sign Peace Pact for Zimbabwe Transition
Rhodesia’s Muzorewa Nkomo and Mugabe signed a fragile peace settlement in London overseen by Lord Carrington and PM Thatcher. The pact includes a ceasefire, transitional rules, a late February election, and a new constitution leading to independent black-ruled Zimbabwe.
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Margaret Thatcher
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Harold Wilson
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U S weighs world sanctions on Iran over Tehran hostages
The Carter administration nears a decision to seek UN Security Council sanctions against Iran in a bid to secure the release of 50 American hostages. Officials say a trade embargo or targeted boycotts may be used with Soviet alignment uncertain.
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Investigation cites FAA and manufacturers in DC-10 crash blame
National Transportation Safety Board proposes blame for the May 25 Chicago DC-10 wreck involving American Airlines McDonnell Douglas and the FAA. It cites engine loss and wing slat retraction, notes maintenance errors, and says the crew could have avoided a stall with different actions.
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Rhinos get day in court
The Rhinoceros party faces Quebec Superior Court over four candidates who did not report election expenses from last spring's vote. Prosecutor Charbonneau notes legal duty to file within four months. party lawyer Moreau claims zero revenue and spending. Judge Hugessen may rule if reports and costs are forthcoming.
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