Israelis Hit Thai Embassy in Bangkok Seizure Ends With Safe Passage
Five Arab terrorists seized six hostages at the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok. Thai police and troops surrounded the compound, and after hours the invaders agreed to release the hostages in exchange for safe conduct out of Thailand. Israeli and Thai officials reported negotiations with Pan American World Airways and possible safe passage for the militants.
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Lester Pearson, Canada's 14th prime minister dies at 75
Former prime minister Lester B. Pearson dies at his Ottawa home after a two year illness from cancer. The Nobel Peace Prize winner led minority governments that created Canada’s flag medicare and a national pension plan. tributes from Diefenbaker, Stanfield and Trudeau followed. He is to receive a state funeral.
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Andras unveils new Canadian visa rules
Ottawa Canada Immigration Minister Robert Andras announced rules requiring employment visas for work seeking visitors and registration for those staying over three months. Exemptions include armed forces diplomats journalists visiting professionals and sport teams. Violations carry fines up to 500 and possible imprisonment or deportation.
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No News on Monday Holiday Notice
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Trudeau heads home to Ottawa after Pearson death
Prime Minister Trudeau plans to return to Ottawa from a Christmas vacation in British Columbia following the death of Lester B. Pearson. A spokesman said arrival time is not yet certain and a state funeral will be announced by the state secretary's department later.
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Ottawa LEAPS to action in new employment program
The Trudeau government will launch the Local Employment Assistance Program to remove chronically unemployed from welfare and unemployment rolls. Funds for LEAP will come from the 1973-74 estimates and the program will blend Local Initiatives Program concepts with welfare department ideas.
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Ottawa Citizen
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Snowy Highways Reported Slippery in Medicine Hat Area
The AMA reports at 8 a.m. highways around Medicine Hat were snow covered and slick. Highway 3 to Taber was extremely slippery. Highways 1, 41 and 48 also had snow and slippery sections.
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Truman funeral today in Independence Missouri
Former president Harry Truman lies in state at the Truman Library in Independence as the nation mourns. A simple funeral and burial follow in the library courtyard with 250 invited guests including family. President Nixon and Lyndon Johnson mark private moments at the coffin as crowds file past in silent tribute.
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