Hostages Await Flight From Iran As Money Transfers Hoy
Iran negotiator Nabavi said hostages would fly out after confirmation that funds were transferred to the Bank of England via an Algerian account. Reports from Tehran airport varied on departure timing while U.S. officials awaited word as Carter nears leaving office and Reagan prepares to take oath.
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Ottawa Unveils 350 Million Job Loss Help Program
The federal government announced a three year 350 million dollar program to aid communities hit by mass layoffs. It provides support for troubled companies and laid off workers including early retirement, mobility grants, job training allowances and portable wage subsidies. Eligibility will be designated by the federal cabinet and funds distributed by four agencies.
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Begin calls July 7 election
Israeli Prime Minister Begin called for a parliamentary election on July 7 four months early. The Labor Party demanded May 12, criticizing the move as wasteful while polls favor a big Labor victory. Begin, 67, said he will lead the Likud coalition despite health issues.
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Poland MPs seek renegotiation of summer strike accords
Poland's Sejm heard a motion from several deputies to renegotiate terms of the accords that ended last summer's strike wave and created an independent labor movement. The debate cites a $23 billion foreign debt and shortages, challenging provisions like the five day workweek meat rationing and fast housing construction. Solidarity's Warsaw chapter urged law guaranteeing the five day week while hinting flexibility. Lech Walesa signaled possible willingness to relent on immediate implementation and prepared to travel to Warsaw after a six day Italy visit including talks with Italian labor leaders and a private audience with Pope John Paul II.
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Inn on the Park Fire Leaves Six Dead in Toronto
Investigators probe conflicting escape guidance after a Saturday early morning blaze at Inn on the Park. Six victims found on stairwells died from asphyxiation and carbon monoxide. A coroner’s inquest is expected. 65 hospitalized, many treated and released.
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Colombia
Joseph Gibson
Airlines expand services to lure business travellers
Canada’s top carriers roll out premium economy options. CP Air debuts Empress Class offering luxury meals and extra leg room for economy fares. Air Canada unveils Connoisseur service with priority check‑in, larger seating, dining and entertainment for long‑haul routes starting next month. CP Air adds more cities from Toronto to Vancouver and Pacific routes, including Calgary Montreal Ottawa and Amsterdam.
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Dick Huisman
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Calgary hostage siege ends as captor frees bailiff
Bailiff Mark Pollard and fellow bailiff Bob Redfern were held for almost six days in a northeast Calgary home before Pollard walked free unharmed. Thaddeus Drabrick, 50, faces kidnapping and firearms charges with a maximum life sentence and up to 14 years respectively. Police found two pistols and two rifles, and explosives claims were unfounded.
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Ted) Drabrick
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Dwyer not included in hostages talks in Iran
Cynthia Dwyer, held in Iran since May and accused of being an American spy, appears excluded from negotiations for the 52 American hostages. Her husband says the State Department confirms they are not negotiating for her release, though he doubts a quick resolution. Mohi Sobhani, another U.S. citizen, is also treated as a separate case.
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Market analyst warns grain prices could explode on rally
Winnipeg analyst Randy Sokal says feed grain prices may surge to record levels if US Soviet trade tensions ease or persist, while high interest rates keep inventories costly. He notes potential 9.2 million tonnes export loss from a larger embargo, tight domestic supplies, and forecasts a nine week domestic livestock stock. World markets face sensitivity to policy and weather shocks.
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