Canada wide poor protest disrupts welfare talks
Nationwide demonstrations by Canada's poor moved from Winnipeg to Toronto with sit-ins in Ottawa and Hamilton. In Toronto a clash over a protest sign sparked a fist fight at the Toronto Dominion Centre. Federal Health Minister John Munro attended the Toronto conference sit-in, urging talks while officials promised improvements for welfare lines.
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Ugandan crowds cheer army rebels after coup
In Kampala crowds praised Maj. Gen. Idi Amin Dada's forces that toppled President Milton Obote after a second night of fighting. At least 70 killed per Nairobi reports, with Obote returning to Nairobi and portraits of him torn down across the city.
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Rose selects adviser to aid self defence in Montreal
Paul Rose chose Pierre Cloutier as his adviser to help prepare his non capital murder defence in Montreal. Rose will conduct his own defence with Cloutier consulting, after alternative jailed lawyer Robert Lemieux was ruled unavailable due to detention.
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Manson family awaits sentence in Tate killings
The jury that convicted Charles Manson and three female followers of first degree murder prepares to decide death or life in prison. Prosecutors seek the gas chamber verdict. the defense notes expected outcomes as the penalty phase begins with new testimony andWitnesses from the initial trial.
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Farmers press unity at federation meeting in Ottawa
Provincial members of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture urged farm unity on major policy issues while flagging a poor income outlook. Earl Maberley of Nova Scotia cited minimal 1969 70 cash receipts despite higher expenses, and Alberta Unifarm’s W. D. Lea proposed a three point plan to stabilize income, improve market information, and adjust grain pricing.
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Ford auto workers return to shift after ratification vote
About 13 800 UAW Ford workers in Windsor Oakville Niagara Falls and Bramalea resume afternoon production after official ratification of a new three year contract by a 3 to 1 margin 4189 to 1326. Talbotville votes denounced as invalid earlier. new meeting set for today with potential Wednesday return.
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Postal workers reject arbitration amid six day mail halt
In London striking postal workers refused arbitration and continued their six day walkout halting Britain’s mail service. In Moscow Canada’s trade minister Jean-Luc Pepin began an eight day visit to sign a Soviet Canadian industrial cooperation accord. In London James Cross, former British trade official held hostage in Montreal, was given an executive post.
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Jordan Reveals Peace Plan Aims for Broad Arab Return
Jordan outlines a Middle East peace formula calling for Israeli withdrawal from occupied Arab territory without exception and Big Four involvement to guarantee peace. The Jordanian premier also says Arab Palestinian guerrillas will not operate against Israel from Jordan.
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Holiday ceasefire starts in Vietnam amid Tet truce
South Vietnamese and U S forces halted offensive actions at 6 p m local under a 24 hour Tet ceasefire. Viet Cong saboteurs exploded two trains, killing 10 and wounding 22. An Australian army spokesman said a South Vietnamese battalion was replacing Australian troops in Phuoc Tuy with redeployment to other areas discussed.
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Munro under fire as poverty protesters confront Ottawa talks
Health Minister John Munro spent an hour facing 20 demonstrators who forced entry to a welfare ministers meeting. The protesters from Ottawa Toronto Kingston and Calgary sought voting rights and greater poverty voice. Munro defended private talks and warned inaction could fuel serious trouble.
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