18 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1973
Page
1
Government background papers for the Western Economic Opportunities Conference in Calgary call for coordinated flexible policies to address diverse regional conditions. They stress regionally tailored programs, energy resource rights, and cooperation across provinces while noting no new actions yet proposed.
In Winnipeg the premiers of Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia release a 10 page brief for the Western Economic Opportunities Conference in Calgary calling for a three pronged attack on agriculture. They demand more federal support for development market access and income stabilization plus better coordination of programs. Proposals include a grain income stabilization plan higher ag research funding a Prairie farm machinery testing institute and a farm input prices review board with shared loan losses. They seek a larger provincial say in policy and a reform of the Canadian Wheat Board to include western representatives. The paper emphasizes immediate market information and a stronger federal provincial partnership to meet western needs. The release marks the first of three briefs with transportation and finance to follow.
The Canadian House of Commons approved a bill reducing import tariffs by about five percent on fruits vegetables meat seafoods and manufactured goods valued around 1.3 billion dollars effective until February 19 1974. Critics warned the move harms Ontario fruit wine and cattle industries while supporters argued it curbs inflation and aids consumers.
The Pakistan Press International reported eyewitness accounts that Gen. Abdul Ali Shah and many officers allied with King Zahir Shah were executed after Tuesday's coup. Arrests of royal supporters were reported, with tribesmen opposing Sardar Mohammad Daud and calls for arms to back the king. Many Afghans fled to Pakistan.
Canada backs negotiations with the United States to limit tanker traffic if the Mackenzie Valley pipeline is not pursued. Energy Minister Donald Macdonald urged avoiding large tankers through Puget Sound and coastal spill risks as the Senate backed the trans Alaska pipeline.
Senate votes near four to one to approve the project and amend an old right of way limit. House subcommittee advances a companion bill while Ottawa weighs who pays cleanup costs and a Canada route could delay oil delivery to Puget Sound refineries.
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