Lamoureux Named Commons Speaker for 27th Parliament
Lucien Lamoureux, 45, Liberal MP for Stormont Ontario, unanimously elected Speaker of the Commons for the 27th Parliament. Nominated by Prime Minister Pearson and seconded by Favreau, the Cornwall lawyer succeeds Alan Macnaughton. The ceremony followed long traditions with all party leaders praising Lamoureux for impartiality and fair rulings.
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Canada outlines broad 1966 program in throne speech
Ottawa reports a sweeping throne speech opening the 27th Parliament, detailing plans for a Canada Development Corp, national medical insurance, university scholarships, and a substantial boost in university aid for 1966 67. It also signals tax field talks and tax splitting legislation for 1967, plus rural and fisheries programs and new departments in manpower forestry Indian affairs and energy.
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Winters Joins Front Bench in New Liberal Cabinet
Ottawa CP report notes Trade Minister Winters, back in federal politics after eight years in business, is the sole newcomer named to the government front benches for Parliament's opening day. He will sit beside House Leader George McIlraith, with Pearson and Martin at the front. The lineup places Liberals, Independents, and other party MPs in specified rows, with Souveant and La Marsh reassigned to the front, and Erik Nielsen moved up from the third to the second row. Three ministers who resigned post election appear on the front bench outside the cabinet area.
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la Marsh
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Yukon
Lucien Rivard
Cote
Mines
Pepin
Pennell
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Marchand
Agriculture
Greene
John Turner
Smith Says Will Never Capitulate In Rhodesia Crisis
Salisbury AP reports Prime Minister Ian Smith declared Rhodesia would never capitulate amid Britain led economic pressure and an oil embargo. He framed devaluation as unlikely, praised economic war gains, and said oil is arriving but details on sources are uncertain. He praised relations with South Africa and Portugal and dismissed calls for wider support.
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Salisbury
Ian Smith
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Britain
Smith
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Portugal
Rhodesia
Troops Pour Into South Vietnam as Sailors Face Threats
Seven thousand more U S troops poured into South Vietnam to bolster Saigon defences and strengthen the Chu Lai beachhead. Guerrilla harassment, mine blasts, and ambushes persisted ahead of the lunar new year. Political infighting among South Vietnam's military leaders raised fears for Premier Nguyen Cao Ky's seven month old government amid reports of a potential generals' coup.
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South Viet Nam
Chu Lai
Nguyen Cago Ky
Market envoys oppose French majority voting push
European Community ministers wrestle with Paris over majority voting veto power and executive authority. France seeks coal steel and atomic pools within the six nation framework while Britain’s possible entry remains uncertain as De Gaulle’s stance shifts. The nine member commission faces proposals to curb its power as talks continue.
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Gerhard Schroeder
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Maurice Couve de Murville
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de Gaulle
Walter Hallstein
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Canadians Losing Millions Importing Produce Says Horticulturist
CALGARY. Canadians lose millions of dollars annually by importing fruits and vegetables that could be grown by Canadian farmers, a horticulturist said Monday. Dr. I L Nonnecke of Asgrow Seed Co. told a service club farmers ignore market possibilities and fail to find outlets for their product. He noted California Arizona Texas and the southern states dominate Canadian produce markets.
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Arizona
Texas
Nigerian general Ironsi vows martial law if needed
Lagos AP Maj Gen Aguiyi Ironsi Nigeria's new military ruler says he will end disorders and impose martial law if necessary. He will form a committee to draft a new constitution and schedule elections when ready. He says he never intended to rule politically, only crush the revolt, and notes Nigerians want a military government to prevent bloodshed after a coup and Western Region riots with over 100 deaths following Akintola's re election bid.
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Aguiyi Ironsi
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Hanging vote in early Ottawa parliament debate on capital punishment
The Pearson government will allow a free vote on capital punishment as Parliament opens, marking the Liberal record of 20th commutation since taking office. Reginald Colpitts, 19, of Moncton, is latest spared after stabbing a Dorchester penitentiary guard. Diefenbaker and Pearson oppose death penalty though many parties split on the issue. Ottawa critics say the system of commutations draws police and prison officials’ ire, with Quebec leaders also voicing concern.
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Reginald John Colpitts
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Dorchester
Edwin Masterton
Lewry to call mayors meeting on CPR Dominion service
Moose Jaw Mayor L H Lewry said he will convene a meeting of eight prairie city mayors within a week to discuss abandoning the CPR Dominion passenger service. The group would coordinate a joint protest to cabinet to seek continuation of the service between Winnipeg and Calgary.
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L. H. Lewry
Moose Jaw
Prairie
Lewry
CPR
Dominion
Dave Keene
Swift Current
Keene
Rail unions to appeal cancellation of Dominion train
International railway unions filed a formal appeal with Prime Minister Pearson after the Board of Transport Commissioners approved CPR’s plan to end The Dominion, the Montreal to Vancouver passenger service. They demand a cabinet hearing, criticizing the board’s research, forecasting and handling of Canada’s transportation needs.
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Board of Transport Commissioners
CPR
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Canadian Railway Labor Executives Association
Montreal
Vancouver
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City Council Plans Strong Protest Over CPR Dominion Service
A strongly worded letter protesting the dropping of the CPR Dominion passenger train and the inadequate service is planned by City Council. Recipients include Prime Minister Pearson, CPR President, Medicine Hat officials, the Board of Transport Commissioners, Minister Jack Pickersgill, and other prairie cities. Mayor Weiner cites a six hour delay and warns the Dominion could be dropped. he favors eight city owned dayliner service between Calgary and Winnipeg or at least retained Dominion service. Aldermen push for protest letters and broader criticism to accelerate CPR action.
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Medicine Hat
Board of Transport Commissioners
Jack Pickersgill
Prairie
Harry Weiner
Calgary
Winnipeg
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Weiner
Ald
Earl Smith
Gordon Sissons
Canada pledges $30 million to world food program
Canada pledged nearly 30 million dollars to the world food program for the next three years at a UN pledging conference. Agriculture Minister Joseph J. Greene chaired the session and noted the target total is 275 million, with Canada contributing four times its initial sum in 1962 and mostly in cash.
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Joseph J. Greene
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Easi Agriculture
Peecon
Gandhi next PM likely Indira Gandhi, Pandit says
New Delhi AP reports Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit declares it a certainty that Indira Gandhi will be India’s next prime minister. She notes no chance Morarji Desai can stop the campaign as Congress party members in Parliament prepare to vote for a new majority leader on Wednesday. Fielded facts: Indira Gandhi lineage, Desai challenge, pending parliamentary vote.
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Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Indira Gandhi
India
Meters for All Sparks Debate on Water Rates
City Council opened a brief discussion on extending water meters to all users during a long session on raising water rates. Alderman Wiedemann urged universal metering, noting electricity and gas use meters already exist, while Mayor Weiner warned of a potential revolution. Currently meters are optional for households and compulsory for industry.
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Roy Wiedemann
Harry Weiner
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Helen Beny Gibson
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