Unemployment funds debate opens in Ottawa
In Ottawa the great unemployment insurance debate begins in the Commons as government warrants seek to replenish the fund with 454 million dollars despite Conservative accusations of deceit and improper conduct. Manpower Minister Andras supports raising the ceiling while noting practical forecast challenges. NDP critic Stanley Knowles argues the government is merely doing its duty.
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Ottawa
NDP
Robert Andras
Commons
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Andras
Canadian troops set for 60 day Vietnam trial
External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp told the Commons Canada will send observers to Vietnam for an initial 60 days once ceasefire documents are signed by four parties in Paris. Canada already has 19 ICC members in Vietnam and will decide on full participation after reviewing doubts about the ICC’s usefulness.
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Ottawa
Vietnam
Paris
Far East
Mitchell Sharp
The
Commons
Canada
Poland
Hungary
Indonesia
Sharp
International Control Commission
Indochina
House of Commons
External Affairs Department
Washington
Hanoi
Saigon
Posties must vote Mail dispute settled
Ottawa reports an all night bargaining session produced a tentative settlement between the government and its 28,000 postal union workers. The agreement, to last two years, awaits ratification by the union members in about a week. Union leaders are expected to recommend acceptance.
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Southam News Services
Ottawa
Post Office
Canada
Andre Ouellet
Wind shift changes course of lava fall
A sudden southeast wind shift drove lava and ash from Helgafell toward the East Westman island town of Westmannaeyjar, threatening 5,000 residents. Five houses burned as residents salvaged belongings, while 500 prepared to return briefly for more items, fearing possible evacuation at the erupting crater.
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Reykjavik
Reuter
Helgafell
Westman Island
Westmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar
Communist victory proclaimed as ceasefire accord hailed
Le Duc Tho, Hanoi Politburo member who negotiated with Henry Kissinger, said the ceasefire accord will be signed Saturday and called the outcome a victory for the Communist forces. He appeared before about 400 journalists and announced Canada Indonesia Poland and Hungary would join a 1,160 member international supervisory commission to oversee implementation. The commission must observe by unanimity and will report to the South Vietnamese parties until an international guarantee conference in a month.
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Tim Creery
Southam
Paris
Vietnam
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
Henry Kissinger
Tho
Canada
Indonesia
Poland
Hungary
International Supervisory Commission
Peace settlement looms as ceasefire nears
Washington reports a pending Viet Nam ceasefire will trigger a complex peace settlement. The Pentagon halted most U.S. troop movements to Vietnam while select personnel will aid withdrawal. The Paris pact requires full U.S. withdrawal within 60 days after the ceasefire takes effect. In Ottawa Canada prepares observer force deployment. North Vietnam’s foreign minister Nguyen Duy Trinh heads to Paris for Saturday’s accord closing. William P. Rogers to depart for Paris Friday. AMA notes roads in Medicine Hat area are dry and in winter condition.
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Pentagon
United States
Vietnam
U.S
Defence
Melvin R. Laird
Paris
South Vietnam
Ottawa
Mitchell Sharp
Canada
Hanoi
Nguyen Duy Trinh
North Vietnam
Foreign Investment Bill Expands Rules in Canada
Ottawa outlines a major extension to foreign ownership rules with a screening agency to review takeovers and new investments by outsiders. Industry Minister Gillespie says the plan starts with takeover screening and defers new investment provisions for months or a year after passage.
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Trudeau
Canada
Commons
Alastair Gillespie
Gillespie
Gilliespie
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