Trudeau vows to end Western alienation for one Canada
Prime Minister Trudeau told 300 Quebec Liberals that eliminating Western alienation is a government duty. He explained Western concerns and policies announced in the throne speech, saying the West must feel part of one country as Quebec did in the past. Transport Minister Marchand cautioned that money alone cannot solve the problem.
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Alberta premier urged to return from Hawaii amid background probes
Premier Peter Lougheed faced calls from Bob Clark for an immediate return to Alberta to consult with cabinet ministers who asked the RCMP to investigate three Slave Lake residents. Clark urged a judicial inquiry, criticizing perceived breaches of confidentiality and the Bill of Rights. The RCMP background checks targeted Bruce Thomas, Al Burger, and Floyd Briesbach amid land-deal accusations in Slave Lake.
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Ceasefire Violations Reported as Peace Edge Slips
Saigon and Communist forces accuse each other of widespread ceasefire breaches as observers prepare to deploy. An American soldier dies from wounds. 22,700 U.S. troops remain in Vietnam with a March 28 exit deadline. Casualties climb to 6,133 since the ceasefire was announced five days ago.
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N W Nitro expands with Cancarb stock purchase
Northwest Nitro Chemicals Ltd of Medicine Hat announces the acquisition of Cancarb Ltd, holder of a planned thermal carbon black plant in Medicine Hat. The project aims to produce 40 million pounds annually with 40 employees and a long term gas supply contract.
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Canadian peacekeepers land in war torn Vietnam
Canada delivers 120 soldiers and 15 diplomats to Tan Son Nhut Airport to join Indonesian Hungarian and Polish forces forming the International Commission of Control and Supervision for the ceasefire in Vietnam. Ambassador Gauvin and Maj. Gen. McAlpine lead the deployment as fighting continues near Tay Ninh with shelling and counterattacks persisting ahead of the ceasefire.
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Belfast violence escalates after shooting in city
Reuters reports Belfast sees a new wave of violence with bomb blasts in Ardoyne and a heavy shooting attack on British troops after Bloody Sunday protests in Londonderry. Eight troop hits and two wounded, rubber bullets used to disperse crowds as 10,000 gather for rival IRA and NICRA marches.
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Missing servicemen U S hopes shattered
A Washington report outlines that over 1,300 American servicemen remain missing in Southeast Asia. The Paris peace pact commits cooperation to locate them, but specifics are vague and much hinges on North Vietnam allowing search teams on its soil.
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