04 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1972
Page
1
F William Nicks chairman and chief executive officer of the Bank of Nova Scotia died in Toronto at 65. Born in Winnipeg, he joined the bank in 1923 and rose through posts across Canada to become president and CEO in 1958 after serving as general manager and vice president.
Maltese Prime Minister Dom Mintoff orders British forces off Malta by January 15 unless rent for bases is paid. Britain and NATO propose 24.7 million dollars, with withdrawal planned within three months. Libyan technicians arrive to oversee airport control amid tensions. Opposition questions Malta’s economic resilience if Britain departs.
Police hunt three masked robbers who escaped with more than the equivalent of 115 thousand dollars from the BOAC cargo vault at Montreal International Airport. Five parcels destined for a Royal Bank branch were taken, employees were bound and later released, and the exact sum will be confirmed when banks reopen.
Copenhagen Reuters reports King Frederik of Denmark, 72, is in hospital after a heart attack. A bulletin says his condition remains satisfactory and his heart function shows some improvement after a night under care.
A Delta Convair 880 carrying 80 curies of molybdenum leaked radioactive material from New York to Houston and contaminated a jet and airports in Florida Georgia Ohio Illinois and Kentucky over three days. Officials say health risk is minimal while Florida urges passengers to check baggage. Experts assess the passenger cabin as essentially clean.
Ottawa says Indonesia, per Canada, is hunting the 8352 ton Pretty carrying 7000 tons of wheat for East Bengal. The ship left Singapore in December and may have been instructed to sell cargo and deduct freight. Disputes arose over charges as four other ships unloaded in Singapore.
In Karachi Bhutto signals release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from house arrest as he tightens control after victory in the India Pakistan war. Mujib’s freedom remains contingent on talks and conditions, while Bhutto’s civilian government moves to purge the armed forces and nationalize nine industries.
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