Cattle ranchers urge partial DES ban lift
Canadian Cattleman's Association and federal officials meet in Ottawa to press for a partial return of DES use in cattle. DES has been suspended since January 1 amid health fears amid reports of cancer links in animals and humans. The debate centers on potential price effects and cross border trade with the United States as DES implants or treated beef faces differing rules.
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Peter Calamas Southam
Ottawa
Agriculture and Food Safety
Des
Cattleman’s Association
U.S
Canada
Charles Gracey
Canadian Cattleman’s Association
Gracey
Agricultural Department
Health Protection Branch
Federal
Health
Marc
Lalonde
Eight dead Snipers hold New Orleans in siege
Police ring downtown hotel as two heavily armed gunmen kill seven people and wound 16 in a 24 hour siege. A third sniper was slain. police search for the remaining attackers atop the 18 story Howard Johnson Hotel. Motive unclear though some say black militants. Police strive to prevent more bloodshed amid blockaded streets and a hovering helicopter.
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New Orleans
Howard Johnson
Clarence Giarrusso
Giarrusso
Israel Syria clash along line sparks regional tensions
Air and artillery duels raged along the ceasefire line with conflicting reports on aircraft losses. Syria claimed two Israeli planes and three of its jets were shot down while Tel Aviv said five Syrian MiG-21s were down with no Israeli losses. Damascus spoke of continuing shelling along the front and claimed several Israeli tanks and artillery batteries were destroyed. Israeli sources cited retaliation for border incidents as the cause of the strikes. Civilian traffic was halted in the Golan Heights and ambulances were seen evacuating casualties from northern targets. Damascus reported casualties among its soldiers and urged Arab countries to join in action against Israel.
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Apreuter
Syria
Tel Aviv
Damascus
Golan Heights
Israel
Libya
Egypt
Deluge of questions facing Liberal MPs
Ottawa CP reports MPs from several parties bombarding the new House with inquiries on the daily order paper. Lorne Nystrom leads with 71 questions on government outside contracts and spending. Robert Coates seeks answers on Revenue, pension questions rise across multiple programs. Barry Mather targets cigarette revenue and tobacco program spending. Broadbent asks about plant loans to 97 firms.
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Ottawa
Lorne Nystrom
NDP
Yorkton-Melville
Nystrom
Robert CC. Coates
Cumberland-Colchester North
Revenue Department
Stanley Knowles
Winnipeg North Centre
RCMP
CNR
Barry Mather
CNDP
Surrey-White Rock
Confederation Building
D Broadbent
Nde Oshawa-Whitby
Postal workers vote on proposed settlement in Canada
About 30,000 members of the Council of Postal Unions across Canada are casting ballots on a pay and conditions settlement proposed by a three-man conciliation board. Results expected Tuesday could influence the risk of a postal strike as negotiations with the federal government continue since last March.
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Ottawa
Council of Postal Unions
Conciliation Board
Postal Workers
Montreal
Toronto
Snipers Strike New Orleans Hotel Killing Police
A gunman siege at a New Orleans hotel left three police officers dead along with two guests, a front desk clerk, and an unidentified man. Police on the 17th floor said they were under fire as the attackers fired from the building and set fires. Superintendent Louis Sirgo, a top city officer who helped lead the initial assault, was among the slain.
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Federal
Louis Sirgo
New Orleans
AMA Reports Western Highways Dry and Safe
The AMA notes Medicine Hat area highways are bare and dry and remain in good winter driving condition. Traffic authorities advise caution on slick stretches and ongoing road monitoring for winter weather.
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AMA
Medicine Hat
Ats Am
Icy Paris talks mark tense Nixon era peace push
Kissinger and Le Duc Tho resumed Vietnam peace negotiations in a strained session at a villa in Gif sur Yvette. No handshake occurred as both sides showed hard positions after renewed bombing, with technical experts to pursue ceasefire details.
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Paris Cap
Uss
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Vietnam
Communist Party
North Vietnam
Nixon
Hanoi
Gif Sur Yvette
Kissinger
Tho
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