Extradition Threat Over Tshombe Sparks Diplomatic Rift
Reuters reports a Congolese government minister warned that nations opposing the extradition of former Congo premier Moise Tshombe from Algeria would face a diplomatic break with Congo. Other dispatches note UN Security Council talks on Israel’s Jerusalem actions, rising U S fatalities over Independence Day, Israel seizing tanks in Sinai and Gaza, GM opposing the UAW demand for a guaranteed annual income, Greek accusations of a coup in Cyprus, and Jordan reporting 6094 killed or missing soldiers in the Arab Israeli war.
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UN defeats Soviet plan on Israel at UN assembly
The Soviet campaign to condemn Israel failed in the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday night. Draft resolutions failed to reach the two thirds majority required, with division over immediate unconditional Israeli withdrawal versus Arab linked moves. The debate may return to the Security Council, with a Canadian proposal seeking a permanent high level UN representative at the crisis site.
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Mercenaries land in Congo may try to free Tshombe
Congo radio claimed 200 Belgian mercenaries prepared to fly to Kisangani to aid Moise Tshombe if extradited from Algeria where he is held. Mobutu announced a state of emergency, said foreign settlers attacked Bukavu, and urged unity with the army as international fears grew. Western diplomats questioned the report as unlikely.
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Indians seek self rule for their communities in Commons
MPs from all parties urged Ottawa to grant Indigenous peoples full control over reserves welfare services and police to ease cultural conflicts and rebuild self confidence The debate followed approval of the Indian affairs department budget with further health spending discussed MPs highlighted treaty rights housing and public works needs and education of the public about Indigenous life with calls for an Indian claims commission and a native head of the Indian affairs branch in Ottawa and more economic opportunities through cattle ranching guiding fishing and hunting ventures
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Royal tour slows Kingston as crowds greet Queen
The Queen and Prince Philip visited Kingston Ontario aboard Britannia with tens of thousands lining a five mile lakefront route. The crowd delayed the royal schedule as they stopped at a park with youths and at the Sir John A. Macdonald home, with the royal party greeting many locals and youth groups before resuming the journey.
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Alberta farmers face drought risk as rains lag
Alberta Wheat Pool crop report for the week to June 30 notes mixed conditions. Medicine Hat and Peace River areas report crop deterioration from drought while central and southern regions show good wheat progress and prospects overall. Rain is needed to maintain favorable prospects. shallow-rooted crops threatened if heat continues.
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NDP backs Quebec special status over Strachan objection
At the party convention in Toronto the New Democratic Party affirmed support for special constitutional status for Quebec. BC leader Robert Strachan argued it would Balkanize the country but delegates approved a resolution granting Quebec jurisdiction and resources over social security, town planning, education, and development. Laurier LaPierre sharpened the critique with a pointed speech drawing applause.
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Quebec
Robert Strachan
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Laurier LaPierre
NDP
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LaPierre
Alberta raises bottled beer ceiling in beverage rooms
Peter Elliott of the Alberta Liquor Control Board announced a 10 cent rise to 45 cents per 12 ounce bottle for bottled beer in beverage rooms, with no draught beer price change. Off premises bottled beer climbs to 3.40 a dozen, 1.75 for half-dozen, store price unchanged at 2.55 a dozen. Prices are ceilings and may be set lower. hotel association has not yet met on the increase.
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Peter Elliott
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Stampede rises as Calgary Week opens with pageantry
Calgary Stampede kickoffs a nine day run with attendance hopes near 750000, a three acre centennial display, and a $100000 rodeo purse plus $44000 in chuckwagon prizes. A CBC balloon race from July 13 features international entrants including Swiss and Dutch pilots.
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Nini Boesman
Stampede Grounds
Calgary Stampeders
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Brezhnev Says USSR Won’t Help Arabs Militarily
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev told a Kremlin reception that the USSR will not provide military action to aid Arab states against Israel. He defended Moscow’s Middle East policy, pledging political and material support while signaling no direct military intervention.
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