Ontario uses new plan to control university costs
Ontario adopts collective autonomy to fund 14 government supported universities. Grants tied to student type start at a 1450 dollar basic unit and rise to six times that for PhD students. Universities gain spending control while a provincial committee cuts line by line no longer.
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Building Tax Removal Urged In Federal Housing Report
The Ottawa inquiry led by Hellyer recommends federal action to boost private lending for residential mortgages with targets and regional focus. It urges pension funds to participate more, considers regional savings and mortgage banks, and suggests freeing the National Housing Act to expand insured loans and increase ceilings and amortization. It also supports lease purchase access for lower income groups and parity between existing and new homes under NHA.
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Hellyer housing plan mixed tax cuts proposed in report
The Hellyer Task Force on Housing backs eliminating the 11 percent federal sales tax on building materials. It also urges longer mortgage terms up to 40 years, higher loan limits, lower down payments, and a national building code to ease costs and spur urban renewal. The proposals await cabinet approval and a provincial conference before enactment.
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Irish Extremists Jailed Amid Storm Over O Neill Vote
Police seized Rev. Ian Paisley in a hospital lobby and jailed him for a three month sentence on unlawful assembly charges. Paisley and followers protested an alleged broken appeal agreement as Prime Minister Terence O Neill faced a confidence vote. He earlier attended a hospital after a Tuesday hand injury from a scuffle with officers at his home.
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Iraq charges Israel preparing for attack
Iraq accuses Israel of massing troops to attack its 20 000 strong force in Jordan. A new mass spy trial opened behind closed doors in Baghdad with 35 defendants said by London sources. Pope Paul urged restraint and other nations condemned the executions of 14 men including nine Jews.
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Mitchell Sharp
Ottawa
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Quebec minister signals end to farm aid program
Quebec agriculture minister warns the province may discontinue present efforts and assistance to farmers who barely survive. Reuters reports in London that during a vigil at the Iraqi Embassy a Jewish demonstrator was stabbed and shots were fired. In Amman a heavy snowstorm closed Amman airport and roads and disrupted communications, evacuating several Arab refugee camps.
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Hijackers seize two US airliners in Havana landings
In Havana two US airliners landed under hijacker orders during January. An Eastern Airlines jet with 105 passengers and eight crew returned to Miami after hijackers described as in typical hippie dress forced the action. Crew and passengers recounted threats and a gun at a stewardess neck as the hijackers claimed ties to Fidel’s military.
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Tet Lunar New Year Ceasefire Planned by Cong
Cong announced a seven day Tet ceasefire starting February 15 though a government decision on its own halt is delayed. Viet Cong forces may use the anniversary of last year’s offensive to signal action, while Saigon weighs a shorter pause than seven days.
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