08 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1976
Page
1
Phillip Krumm president of the U S Olympic Committee warns Taiwan may withdraw if Canada maintains a one China policy affecting participants. He notes broader doubts about Montreal Games without a satisfactory IOC Canadian accord.
United States and Western diplomats seek to broaden a Security Council session on Israel's Uganda rescue operation into a wide condemnation of terrorism and hijacking. The meeting was postponed to await Uganda's Foreign Minister, with Africans split between bloc solidarity and a broader terrorism discussion.
Ottawa announces a revised oil export tax effective Aug 1 raising costs by 10 cents per barrel. Energy Minister Alastair Gillespie cites higher world crude prices and sets new rates at 3.65 dollars for high quality light crude, 2.75 for Lloydminster blend heavy oil, and 2.85 for other heavy oils.
The COA and other national delegations denounce Ottawa for threatening to bar Taiwanese athletes using the Republic of China name. Harold Wright cites 1969 assurances from Mitchell Sharp that entrants would follow IOC rules, while Taiwanese officials already in Montreal prepare for the Games. IOC president Killanin focuses on administrative work and plans to consult the executive board before acting further.
Ottawa MPs debate a government bill to end capital punishment with amendments. A Reynolds proposal would retain hanging for murderers of police and prison guards, possibly blocking the bill. Other votes would offer murderers a choice of long terms or death, with treason and piracy still punishable by the death penalty.
The city will immediately apply for provincial funding under a new 90 percent major corridor program to upgrade highways through cities. Priority will go to the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 3, with Highway 41 connection to Crestwood as a potential later project. Medicine Hat, one of ten Alberta cities, may qualify though Calgary and Edmonton receive initial priority. eligibility depends on city applications and regulatory compliance.
Ottawa sources say the cabinet will review a modified one billion dollar Lockheed Orion package to supply 18 patrol planes. Canadian firms led by Canadair press for Boeing alternatives, sending telegrams to Prime Minister Trudeau and ministers.
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