Quebec Liberals back plan to abolish monarchy
The Quebec Liberal Federation proposes replacing the queen and governor general with a president of the Republic of Canada elected for five years by a two thirds Senate and Commons vote with linguistic rotation. Delegates vote 135 to 33 with abstentions.
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Pearson warns of powerful forces threatening Canada unity
Prime Minister Pearson cautioned at a Quebec Liberal banquet that potent forces could divide Canada and destroy the state. He urged against separatist pressures linked to Quebec and referenced outside influence without naming individuals.
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Trudeau frontrunner in leadership race gains for Liberal bid
Justice Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau emerged as clear frontrunner to succeed Prime Minister Pearson with strong Quebec delegation support and broad English-Canadian backing. Delegates planned to meet at the April Leadership Convention, with a constitutional conference looming next week.
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UN Security Council opens Pueblo debate with little progress
The United Nations Security Council begins public debate on the Pueblo crisis amid sharp divisions and no clear path to a quick agreement. Private consultations continue as Canada proposed an impartial intermediary to North Korea faces opposition from Russia and others.
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Uniroyal plant rifles and ammo stolen in Don Mills
Police said more than 10000 dollars worth of rifles shotguns and ammunition were taken Saturday night from the Don Mills plant of Uniroyal Ltd in a suburban Toronto suburb. Dr Philip Blaiberg the world’s only surviving heart transplant patient is expected to leave hospital for home February 6 or 7 his wife said. The Syrian intelligence service said it has smashed an Iranian spy ring operating in Syria according to official news agency.
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Speculation on Castro leadership after Cuban party purge
Havana reports say the Cuban Communist party purged an anti party group led by Anibal Escalante and will try them for treason and propaganda. Observers debate possible shifts in Fidel Castro's roles while noting no official changes announced.
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Reds Driven Back by U S Troops on Korean War Front
U S forces repelled North Korean infiltrators along the armistice line for a eighth straight day near the Korean DMZ. Washington said air power in the Far East would be strengthened as the Pueblo crisis intensifies, with precautionary military measures across the theater.
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Johnson presents $76.7 billion 1969 defense budget
President Johnson submitted to Congress a 1969 defense budget of 76.7 billion dollars aimed at maintaining Vietnam independence and national security. The plan, up nearly 3 billion from the current year, includes Sentinel missile system funding and calls for 525 000 troops in Vietnam and about 3 477 000 total armed forces by June 1969. Vietnam would absorb about one third of the budget.
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French submarine Mi nerve wreckage found off Toulon
A naval helicopter recovered wreckage from the Mediterranean as the search for the Mi nerve continues. A large oil slick and underwater noises were detected southwest of Toulon while Cyprus and Cyprus backed forces pursue signals from the Dakar and other vessels. Reports say a rubber glove was found near Porque rolles amid the widening search.
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