Pearson Johnson talk on economics
Prime Minister Pearson and President Johnson began formal talks on economic guidelines to bridge Canada and the United States differences. They hosted a cordial dinner with Canadian Ambassador Charles Ritchie, denied any pledge not to recognize Communist China, and discussed sustaining a strong cross border relationship amid world leadership.
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Washington
Pearson
Johnson
Charles Ritchie
U.S
Canada
China
France
Kennedy
Four Children Die in Winnipeg House Fire
A midnight blaze in Winnipeg's north end swept through a two storey house killing four children from one family: Wendy 6 Shelley 5 Corrine 2 and Sheldon 1. Their mother Roberta Davis 36 and aunt Jessie Sharon 46 were treated for smoke inhalation and minor injuries. Faith 9 and Bonnie 8 survived in fair condition with unknown injuries.
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Winnipeg (Cp
Winnipeg
Northend
Wendy
Shelley
Corrine
Sheldon
Floyd Davis
Roberta
Jessie Sharon
Revisions to 1961 Columbia River treaty signed in Washington
Britain Columbia plans large power sale to United States for 30 years totaling 274.8 million dollars paid in advance. Flood control cash 69.6 million due by 1973. Nine year dam construction program to start soon with 3 000 jobs. U.S. payments cover B C dam costs 447.7 million plus 53.4 million for half the hydro capacity at Mica Creek.
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U.S
B.C
Mica Creek Dam
Medicine Hat Cable TV delays loom for local start
Lethbridge cable TV plans face uncertainty as officials hint at a possible delay while Medicine Hat’s project advances. Famous Players and partners back two Calgary signals and later two U S signals. A license and technical steps remain to be cleared, with a temporary federal freeze casting doubt.
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Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
R. W. Bolstad
Toronto
Famous Players Corporation Limited
Calgary
Famous Players
Majestic Theatres Ltd
Cjth-Tv
Co-Ax Television
Estevan
Cable- Vision
Medicine Hat Ltd
Monarch Investments Ltd
Co-Ax
J. H. Yuill
Monarch Investments
News Today
Hat
Lethbridge Herald
J. W. Pickersgill
Department of Transport
Kennedy Says General Agreement Reached In Malaysia Crisis
Attorney General Robert Kennedy announced in Jakarta that a general agreement has been reached on the Malaysia crisis after talks in Manila and Kuala Lumpur with Sukarno Subandrio and Macapagal. He warned fighting in North Borneo could draw in the US and other nations. Kennedy aims to convene a three-way summit among Sukarno Tunku Abdul Rahman and Macapagal.
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Reuters
Jakarta
Indonesia
Robert Kennedy
Malaysia
Kennedy
Sukarno
Subandrio
Manila
Philippines
Presi
North Borneo
U.S
Johnson
Kuala Lumpur
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Diosdado Macapagal
Nuclear canal debate hinges on Soviet veto and test ban
Washington report outlines how a second Central American canal using nuclear blasts could require Russian consent under the test ban treaty. If a parallel canal is built later the Soviets may not have a veto. Hearings planned to assess feasibility amid radioactivity concerns and cost estimates.
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Washington
United States
Central America
Russia
Panama Canal
Moscow
Central American Isthmus
Joint Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Repre
Beitz rink wins playoff opener in Medicine Hat curling
In sectional playdowns of the Men's British Consols at the Medicine Hat Curling rink Beitz of Medicine Hat defeated Schuler 11-2 in the 9 am draw while Ralston beat Elkwater 12-9 and Hilda beat Irvine 11-9. Rudy Tobler Medicine Hat had a bye and meets Beitz at 1 pm.
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Medicine Hat
Ralston
Elkwater
Beitz
Schuler
Hilda
Irvine
Rudy Tobler
Bob Beitz
Doreen Desharnais
Ben Torkelson
Four hurt in head-on crash near Seven Persons
A head-on collision three miles east of Seven Persons at 3 p m Tuesday sent four people to hospital two in serious condition. Henry Liddell 41 of Calgary drove west on No 2 Highway colliding with a one ton truck. truck occupants Ivan Meddins 44 Saskatchewan David Meddins 57 owner and William Schaan 47 district farmer. Schaan released from hospital. Liddell pinned in car. Poor visibility and snow packed roads caused extensive damage to both vehicles.
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Henry Liddell
Calgary
No. 2
Liddell
Ivan Meddins
Saskatchewan
David Meddins
William Schaan
Schaan
RCMP
Canada’s Bomarc missiles deemed unaffected by US deferral
Defence Minister Hellyer said Canada’s nuclear tipped Bomarc-B missiles remain effective and would not be impacted by the United States decision to scrap Bomarc-A missiles.
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Halifax
Hellyer
Canada
United States
BC to gain up to 100 million in revised Columbia River treaty
Ottawa reports that revisions signed in Washington may raise British Columbia benefits to as much as 501 million by 1973 with 344.4 million Canadian funds from the United States including a 274.8 million lump sum advance. The 30 year power sale accompanies flood control on BC's side of the Columbia River basin. Ratification steps are set for Oct 1 after parliamentary review amid criticisms on sovereignty and bargaining.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Washington
Columbia River
United States
Canada
Pearson
Johnson
A. G. L. McNaughton
New Democratic Party
U.S
$100 Million Gain From Renegotiated Canada U S Pact
Unofficial estimates place total benefits from the Pearson Kennedy talks last May at 100 million dollars. Of this, 70 million dollars would fund power credits to British Columbia through Canadian control of the 480 mile river system, with U S payments totaling about 501 million by April 1 1973 as three storage dams come online.
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Pearson
Kennedy
B.C
International River
Pacific
Astoria
Oregon
U.S
Canada
British Columbia plans reinvestment of dam funds and power sales
BC plans reinvestment of surplus from dam funding at five percent or higher. The 501 million dollars will cover 447.7 million for three river control dams and leave 53.4 million to install half the maximum hydro capacity at Mica Creek delivering 1.8 million kilowatts and 6.6 billion kilowatt hours annually at under 1.5 mills per kWh. The province aims to install this capacity when feasible around 1975 with further dam building after 1973 to reach up to 20 billion kWh annually at two mills per kWh.
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B.C
U.S
Mica Creek
Canada
BC dam projects set to begin with thousands employed
October 1 start for three dams in British Columbia will employ 3000 at peak over nine years, with 1350 at other times. Duncan Lake to open April 1 1968 at 42.5 million. High Arrow near Castlegar 157.4 million, April 1 1969. Mica Creek 245.2 million, April 1 1973. 5 percent interest included. bonuses for early completion. U.S. to pay at least 5.3 mills per kilowatt hour for BC power over 30 years.
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B.C
Duncan Lake
High Arrow
Castlegar
Mica Creek
Columbia
Revelstoke
U.S
Boost in Revenue From Power Renegotiation
Officials say U.S. advance funds and revised pricing push total revenue beyond 501 million dollars as Canada gains Columbia River revenues while Premier Bennett could gain overestimates. Gen. McNaughton criticizes the 1961 treaty, warning of sovereignty and resource sellout.
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Bennett
B.C
U.S
Columbia
Gen. McNaughton
International Joint Commission
CFA studies national marketing board at annual meeting
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture approved studying a national marketing board before seeking federal legislation. It aims to protect provincial boards and referred new board proposals to existing boards for review. The CFA also backed a national sugar policy and urged continued freight aid for feed grains.
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Charlottetown
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
CFA
National Beet Producers Association
Agricul
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