Akihito Reaches Chrysanthemum Throne After Hirohito’s Death
Crown Prince Akihito becomes the 125th emperor after Hirohito dies at 87 ending Showa. Akihito, 55, and Michiko attend a solemn rite with the imperial regalia on display. Naruhito, 28, is named heir as Heisei is declared, with condolence registers open and markets affected.
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Refugee ordered expelled under new Canadian process
A refugee claimant from India at Mirabel airport was ruled not a refugee by a two member panel in Montreal. He will be deported after the 72 hour delay and may face removal even if he appeals. The case marks the first deportation under the revamped Immigration Act aimed at bogus refugees and backlog reduction.
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Ottawa writes off Indian loans in Alberta details show 5.4 million
Federal documents reveal writeoffs of about 5.4 million dollars in uncollectible loans to Indian bands and individuals in Alberta for 1986 87. Policy applies to all departments with a Treasury Board oversight and a four tier approval process. Bands including Stoney Sarcee Blood and Blackfoot along with individual chiefs and members benefited from multiple writeoffs.
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Libyan government disputes U S justification for downing Libyan warplanes
Libya claims its MiG 23s were overwhelmed by 14 hostile American aircraft and denounces Washington’s self defense claim as fabrication. UN Security Council debates the incident as Canada supports the U S position after diplomatic talks.
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Wheat Growers Hear Divided View On Agricultural Subsidies
Calgary CP two forecasts clashed at the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association annual meeting. Federal minister Charlie Mayer predicts subsidies will fade under GATT while University of Saskatchewan economist Gary Storey urges farmers to pressure foreign taxpayers about the costs. Mayer sees GATT progress despite a December failure.
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Woman files parole bid after Supreme Court ruling
Janice Gamble, imprisoned since 1976 for the murder of Calgary police Sgt. Keith Harrison, has applied for parole after a Supreme Court decision found her 25 year ineligibility under the old statute unconstitutional. A June hearing is expected with a five to six month processing period. Gamble serves life at Kingston jail.
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