Budget battle shapes 1968 plan for Davison led schools
School trustees scrutinize a 1968 budget as George Davison refines the draft to avoid another 525 000 supplemental requisition that pushed city taxes seven mills higher. They brace for provincial science program costs and tighter financing, while bank rates and debt limits press 1968 spending.
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George Davison
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Vern Sanders
P. Larson
Jim Anderson
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Edmonton
Kasperak Still Critical After Heart Transplant
Stanford reports Mike Kasperak remains in critical condition ten days after surgery though shows moderate improvement after gallbladder drainage reducing bile duct complications. Doctors balance immunosuppression to prevent rejection with infection risk as his body adapts to the new heart.
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Reuters
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Stanford University Medical Centre
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Shuffle of portfolios as new Canadian PM rises
Ottawa reports a cabinet reshuffle to follow the spring leadership transition. Trade Minister Winters, 57, plans to retire by March 31, opening at least four posts for new appointments or shifts. Contenders include Hellyer Martin MacEachen and Sharp with others possible.
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Liberal Party
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Nicholson
British Columbia
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Pennell
Ontario
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Martin
MacEachen
Stanfield pushes Roblin into federal House bid
Opposition Leader Robert Stanfield urged Duff Roblin to seek a federal seat as soon as possible during a Manitoba speaking tour. Stanfield met Roblin and said he hoped for Roblin's entrance to the House of Commons soon, while criticizing the federal government on its medical care insurance program and province–federal spending tensions.
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Winnipeg
Robert Stanfield
Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Roblin
House of Commons
Stanfield
George Muir
Lisgar
Canada
Storms Strain Ontario Power Lines and Roads
The Canadian Press reports storms in southern Ontario cut power and telephone lines, felled trees, halted air travel, closed schools and blocked roads. A slight warmup is expected midweek with northerly winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Ontario
Earthquake devastation in Sicily leaves hundreds dead
Rescue workers search shattered towns Montevago and Gibellina after a powerful Sicily earthquake. Officials report 300 to 425 confirmed dead with thousands injured or missing as survivors endure freezing nights in tents and cars. Italian President Saragat plans a first disaster-area tour.
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Sicilian
Santa Margherita di Belice
Salaparuta
Partanni
Salemi
Sicily
Palermo
Trapani
Messina
Menfi
Santa Margherita de Belice
Giuseppe Saragat
Rome
Britain to Withdraw Military Role by 1971 Under New Plan
Prime Minister Wilson announced a major shift cutting Britain’s world military presence, withdrawing units from Singapore Malaysia and the Middle East by 1971, and ending plans for ultramodern American fighter bombers. He outlined tax hikes to fund family allowances and reduced home defence, with broad spending cuts and realignments including cancellation of the F-111 order saving about 1.04 billion dollars.
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Wilson
House of Commons Today
Britain
Edward Heath
Labor
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Malaysia
Middle East
Far East
Southeast Asia
Yugoslavia Builds Naval Ties With Russians at Adriatic Port
In Tel Aviv the Marinv reports Yugoslavia has given a Russian naval base at the Adriatic port of Wiplit to aid President Nasser's regime. In Scotland a hurricane killed 20 and caused multi million pound damage as rescuers worked through the night. In Japan protesters gathered as the nuclear carrier Enterprise may delay its planned visit amid government statements.
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Nasser
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Reuters
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