14 Jul 1966
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1966
Page
1
Trade Minister Winters contends American law barring Cuba trade exempts foreign subsidiaries, noting Canadian based units sell to Cuba while withholding names. He spoke after telling the Commons that presidents of three entities were involved.
Canadian officials defended subsidiary behavior amid U S Cuba flour embargo. They said Canadian bases act first as citizens, with licences available from Washington. Politicians pressed Ottawa to curb American directives while noting Canada’s public relations stance shapes corporate choices.
Health Minister MacEachen announced a 30 a month supplement to old age pensions for those not covered by the Canada Pension Plan. The measure aims for a minimum 105 monthly income with an estimated 225 million annual cost initially and a sunset as beneficiaries rise to 65 by 1970.
Montreal CP report says non medical workers in 139 Quebec hospitals deferred the strike deadline as meetings with CNTU affiliated union officials and government mediator Yves Pratte began. Hospitals warn emergencies only services may occur if talks fail, with wage demands from the union and hospitals offering tentative terms.
OTTAWA CP The Commons is expected to adjourn tonight for a summer recess as the House faces one final hurdle a bill stemming from last months longshoremen strike in Montreal Quebec City and Trois Rivieres It would require labor and management to accept the outcome of a study on automation procedures for docks a key dispute in the strike If a contentious element like the Munsinger report due from Justice Wishart F Spence is avoided the wrap up should go quickly The last major obstacle to a recess second reading of medical care insurance legislation was postponed until fall and the government sat late Wednesday after Conservatives pressed for a clear timetable New Democratic Party members blocked the late sitting.
Ottawa sources say Prime Minister Pearson reversed plans to advance the health care bill to second reading to bail out House leader George McIlraith after a misgiving with Conservative leader Michael Starr. The bill will stay at first reading until Parliament returns in October.
New York AP report says Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow became engaged with plans to wed between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The announcement came from Farrow’s mother actress Maureen O'Sullivan.
Czechoslovak diplomats tried to plant listening devices in U S State Department offices. The operation was uncovered by FBI aided by double agent Frank J. Mikva. One diplomat, Jiri Opatrny, was expelled. another, Zdenek Pisk, stays under new Czech mission status. Mikva awarded honors and a pay raise.
Police report heavy clashes with mobs of Black youths in two Chicago west side neighborhoods. Dozens arrested for arson and disorderly conduct. many police officers and fire crews hit by bricks and bottles. numerous looting incidents and fires. hydrants turned on and later silenced amid recurrences.
London AP reports Britain raises official bank rate to seven percent from six to tighten money, support the pound, and curb inflation. Prime Minister Wilson seeks to bolster confidence in the pound while considering wage guideline cuts and emergency measures amid a broader Western European credit squeeze.
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