Geneva wheat conference aims for new three year grain pact
In Geneva negotiators from about sixty nations meet at the Palais des Nations to shape a fresh three year pact to replace the failing International Grains Arrangement. Disputes over price floors and export commitments suggest a compromise, with Canada wary but determined to support market stability. The US seeks more flexibility and a return to fixed price mechanisms.
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Britain urged to delay arms sales to South Africa
The Commonwealth debate in Singapore centers on a six month postponement of Britain’s arms sales to South Africa to pressure partners like France and Italy to halt shipments. Prime Minister Heath defends national policy while Trudeau favors delaying implementation and endorsing multiracial Commonwealth principles.
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Kaunda Praises Canada For Commonwealth Role
President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia said Canada would fill a gap if Britain left the Commonwealth. He credited Canada's role in Commonwealth affairs and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau for helping keep the group intact. He spoke in a CBC interview tied to the Singapore conference.
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Guerrillas release ambassador after 40-day captivity
Swiss Ambassador Giovanni Bucher was released in Rio de Janeiro after about 40 days in the hands of Brazilian leftist guerrillas. He appeared unharmed at an embassy official’s home and later at the embassy residence, saying he felt well though tired.
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Ex-N.Y. Schoolgirl Now Chile Prisoner With Thumb Loss
Nancy Mangabeira Unger once studied in a New York parochial school. Now in Chile she is a revolutionary, one thumb sacrificed after a police bullet. She is among 70 prisoners flown to Chile, per AP report.
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Jarring schedule set for Jordan position on 1967 war endgame
United Nations mediator Gunnar V. Jarring will hear Jordan's stance on implementing the 1967 Security Council resolution after hearing proposals from Israel and Egypt. Jordanian ambassador Muhammad H. el Farra will convey Jordan's government's position, while Egyptian ambassador Mohammed H. el-Zayyat said Egypt has replied to Israel on paper.
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Canada to rebuke US over Nevada A-bomb fallout
Ottawa will deliver a subtle rebuke to Washington after radioactive iodine and ruthenium were found in Toronto and Windsor air samples traced to the Dec. 8 Nevada test misfire. Canada cites potential treaty concerns but stops short of a formal protest.
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New York Police Ignore Work Order in Pay Dispute
Police in New York reduced routine duties for a third day despite a back to work court order. About 75 percent of 25 000 patrolmen joined the slowdown while 6 500 supervisors and detectives filled essential roles. Mayor Lindsay and Police Commissioner Murphy warned of serious conditions but said order and public safety remained.
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Two Soldiers Hurt in Belfast Rioting Across City
In Belfast two British soldiers were injured during more than four hours of riots as youths hurled gasoline bombs rocks and bottles. Prime Minister James Chichester-Clark canceled his planned U S trip as violence spread. Soldiers fired rubber bullets in Catholic areas. nine people were arrested amid claims of IRA instigation.
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Premier Bennett rescinds hiring ban to fill 1000 BC jobs
Vancouver Premier W A C Bennett announces the end of a no hire policy in the British Columbia civil service and states he will immediately fill about 1,000 job vacancies. Johnson in satisfactory condition after pneumonia treatment. Sharon Tate murder case goes to jury seven months after it began following prosecutor plea.
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