Trudeau Meets Labor Leader Amid Unemployment Crisis
Ottawa reports record 1.3 million unemployed as Labor Leader Dennis McDermott signals willingness to consider government wage controls. Prime Minister Trudeau says inflation fight remains policy priority while urging free cooperation and noting possible budget changes. McDermott cautions against etched in stone policy.
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Lethbridge Police Shootout Ends in Gunman Death
In Lethbridge a Friday shootout left one suspect dead and three officers wounded including Police Chief Ralph Michelson. Micheal Frank, 24, allegedly took a service revolver during transport from a cell and opened fire after escaping the station. Const. Wayne Elmer Johnson remains hospitalized in serious condition. Const. Darcy Murray and Chief Michelson also treated for gunshot injuries.
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Pan Am Flight 759 crash in Kenner kills 155
Fireball aftermath leaves 145 aboard dead and at least 10 on the ground as Kenner police and Jefferson Parish officials fear higher tolls. Rescue teams search rubble amid leaking fuel and a mangled fuselage while NTSB probes the Boeing 727 crash near New Orleans International Airport.
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Syria demands pullout of Israeli forces from Lebanon
Syria told the United States it will not accept PLO guerrillas trapped in West Beirut and demanded Israeli forces withdraw from Lebanon. Foreign Minister Khaddam conveyed the position to U S deputy assistant state secretary Draper as Habib negotiates to disengage PLO and Israeli forces. France agreed in principle to provide troops for an international force to oversee withdrawal. Habib discussed evacuating the PLO with bus and naval escort options.
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Disarmament talks fail at United Nations General Assembly
The 157 nation General Assembly admitted defeat in producing a comprehensive arms reduction program. Ismat Kittani of Iraq, speaking for the assembly, said the report shows a wide gap between public desire and government action. He urged continued efforts for a safer world despite the shortcomings.
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Alberta home conversion program wastes funds on ads
The Alberta Home Conversion Program, started in 1980 to spur basement suites and rental housing, has spent far more on promotion than on aid. After two years it has only $3,000 in assistance to 10 applicants, with officials citing low interest and municipal unawareness as key flaws.
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New Chief at Canadian Forces Base Suffield
Col Gene Lake assumed command of Canadian Forces Base Suffield in a ceremony at Ralston on Friday, marking a leadership change. The report notes the town and page reference but confirms the new commander and base.
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