Diefenbaker calls Quebec-Ottawa clash a phony war
Opposition leader John Diefenbaker frames the Ottawa Quebec dispute as a phony war to boost Lesage in Quebec and weaken Pearson nationally. He spoke at a Quebec caucus, forecasting a throne speech pledging nonconfidence motions and action on farmers aid pensions and tax cuts, while criticizing cabinet shifts and Quebec’s autonomy.
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Justice
Guy Favreau
Lucien) Cardin
Robert Winters
Walter Gordon
Canada US Reach New Aircraft Routes Pact For 1969
Ottawa and Washington sign a new air agreement to expand routes in 1969 with Canada winning first services to Miami Los Angeles and San Francisco while the U S gains a Los Angeles San Francisco Vancouver corridor and suburbs Chicago Toronto access. Disputes over Winnipeg Chicago and Vancouver Los Angeles were set aside to launch the new services as airlines are designated.
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Quebec Students Walk Out Over Year Extension
Quebec technical and trade schools see widespread strikes as about 27 000 students join walkouts in Montreal and Quebec City areas. Dorion protesters gathered in front of Education Minister Paul Gerin Lajoie home while Granby schools largely kept classes as a vote rejected the strike.
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Death toll climbs in Rio floods to 450
Rio de Janeiro rescue teams confirmed the death toll from last weeks floods and landslides rose to 450, with many victims found in Favela hillside dwellings. About 2,100 shantytown homes were destroyed and another 5,000 damaged as efforts continue.
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Rhodesia’s Ian Smith says oil still flows despite embargo
Salisbury reports Prime Minister Ian Smith asserts oil continues to enter Rhodesia despite the British embargo. In a TV interview he would not reveal origins or quantities but confirmed ongoing arrivals. He offered to negotiate with Britain any time if talks are constructive and Rhodesia remains independent. He warned that Wilson delaying talks would backfire.
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France ends six month boycott of common market
Luxembourg AP reports France ends its six month boycott of the European Common Market as foreign ministers meet to address veto rights and limit the powers of the Market's executive body. France seeks strong veto safeguards and restraints on Walter Hallstein while other members oppose changes.
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Joseph Luns
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Berry to lead Liberals
Adrian Berry a 43 year old Calgary alderman and trust company executive was chosen leader of the Alberta Liberal party at the annual convention. He defeated Robert Russell on the third ballot by 277 votes to 245 in a four way race. He called for reorganizing the party and attracting youth to leadership roles.
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Ottawa cuts shipbuilding subsidy to 25 percent over three years
Transport Minister Pickersgill announced a staged cut reducing the federal shipbuilding subsidy from 35 to 25 percent over three years. Beginning in 1969 the rate drops two points annually to 17 percent by 1972, with exemptions for government vessels and floating structures. The move aims to strengthen industry efficiency while aligning protections with other Canadian industries.
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Pickersgill
Canada
Soldiers Await Attack in Neild during White Caribou drills
Parka clad infantrymen of the Black Watch huddle in icy foxholes near Corner Brook Newfoundland awaiting a mock attack. Exercise White Caribou tests winter operations with NATO forces, navy and air support, ahead of a move to Norway. Umpires report eight friendly deaths, ten wounded, and vehicle losses in staged engagements.
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Nigerian army forces rebel leader surrender to Ironsi
Lagos Reuters reports Maj Chukwuma Kaduna Nzugwu the rebel commander in Kaduna surrendered to Maj Gen Aguiyi Ironsi and pledged allegiance. Ironsi announced the move at a press conference saying all armed units now back the new regime and vowed to restore law and order. He noted he hopes not to stay in power after a people’s constitution is enacted.
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Kaduna
Aguiyi Ironsi
Ironsi
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Gen. Ironsi
Westmoreland orders 78 hour Tet ceasefire for U S forces
Gen William Westmoreland directs American units to stop firing for 78 hours from Thursday noon to Sunday 6 pm in observance of Tet. The move echoes the South Vietnamese government halt and aligns with allied troops though Viet Cong schedule differs by hours.
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