Commonwealth talks shift to Indian Ocean security
At Singapore, Commonwealth leaders paused arms talks on South Africa to focus noon discussions on Indian Ocean security. Ceylon proposed a neutral, nuclear-free zone under joint supervision, opposing Diego Garcia as a U.S. base and urging limits on naval presence while preserving trade routes.
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Egypt peace plan cheers diplomats at UN
Delegates at the United Nations welcomed Egypts six point peace proposal to the Security Council as a step toward extending the Suez ceasefire set to expire Feb 5. Jerusalem sources warned publication could undermine quiet diplomacy under UN Middle East envoy Gunnar Jarring while Western and uncommitted states noted common ground despite remaining differences. The Egyptian memorandum to Jarring was transmitted to Security Council President Sir Colin Crowe.
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Manitoba native admits passing FLQ literature in Quebec
A 20 year old Manitoba native testified that he and three companions visited junior colleges in central Quebec last October to distribute copies of a Front de Libération du Québec manifesto. The group discussed urban guerrilla tactics in the political context of Quebec but denied plans for action. The trial of Come Leblanc continues as prosecutors seek to prove a FLQ cell existed.
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U K postal workers seek foreign union support in strike
London AP reports striking British postal workers urged unions abroad to cut communication with Britain. The first post office walkout stalled as the cabinet refused intervention. Canada suspended Canada Britain mail and telegraph. PTTI to ask members not to handle Britain traffic. Tom Jackson said no compromise on 15 percent demand versus 8 percent offer. strike solidarity claimed at 95 percent.
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Convicted Red spy allowed visit home
The United States government granted a convicted Soviet spy, Igor A. Ivanov, on bail in the U S, permission to return to the Soviet Union for humanitarian reasons until court proceedings require his presence in the United States. The court order requires his return when directed, with assurances from the Soviet envoy that bail conditions will be obeyed.
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Arab guerrilla leader denies reversal of Mideast policies
Ibrahim Bakr of the Palestine Liberation Organization central committee refutes Cairo reports that Palestinian guerrillas abandoned armed struggle. He says the Palestine revolution continues and notes alignment with Egypt on 1967 war issues, as Al Ahram reports.
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Air Canada crash jury to hear summations in Brampton
A five member coroner's jury in Brampton heard summations on the Air Canada DC-8 crash that killed 109 aboard last July 5. Expert witnesses had blamed First Officer Donald Rowland for inadvertently triggering the spoiler lever during a landing attempt. The inquest also detailed victim identifications from personal effects and noted a Santa Monica couple connected to $25,000 found among wreckage.
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City landmark resold to Walter Brown in Medicine Hat
Walter Brown, a Medicine Hat area rancher, purchased the St. Theresa Academy from Paul Stober Construction Ltd. Brown said the firm had originally bought the building on January 4 and resold it to him a few days later, acquiring part of the surrounding frontage. He plans to use the academy for day care expansion, classroom space with Medicine Hat College, and keeps the chapel for a local church group. The building will not be demolished.
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Three Hungarians sentenced for hijacking Romanian plane
In Munich, West Germany, three Hungarian men were given a combined 244 year jail term for hijacking a Romanian Airlines jet to Munich last September. The case highlights cross border crime and aviation security concerns.
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