20 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
1
Prime Minister Trudeau said he is confident he has fulfilled the 1968 mandate and will seek a second term to continue guiding Canada. He noted increased public confidence, potential election timing flexibility, and plans to shift focus toward middle income needs while avoiding further tax hikes.
Moscow reexamines its Middle East stance after Egypt orders Soviet military advisers home. Tass notes the pullback follows Sadat's decision, pledging no damage to Egyptian Soviet friendship while stressing continued Cairo relations. Observers see possible setback for Moscow's Arab influence.
George Maxwell Bell 59 a renowned Canadian newspaper owner horse breeder and financier died in Montreal after treatment at the Montreal Neurological Institute. He chaired FP Publications Calgary Albertan Sun Publishing and CP Rail director recognized for a freewheeling career spanning the Canadian West and began as a Calgary Albertan employee earning 35 a week.
Defence department plans a replacement for the Argus with a modern maritime surveillance aircraft. The program could cost 500 to 750 million dollars, with proposals sought from manufacturers. A contract is unlikely before next year and delivery begins in four years, with bases at Greenwood Nova Scotia Summerside Prince Edward Island and Comox British Columbia. Contenders include Hawker Siddeley Nimrod Lockheed Orion Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8 derivatives.
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and his wife Margaret with their seven month old son Justin left Ottawa in a government private railway car on CP Rails The Canadian for a three week vacation spanning cross country travel mountain climbing in the Rockies and Pacific coast sailing The trip includes stops in Kenora Winnipeg Regina Calgary Banff and Bugaboo Lodge with aides a nursemaid and several security officers aboard The plan features climbing guides and possible glacier expeditions while remaining largely unscheduled and dependent on guide availability and weather conditions
Gunmen battled British troops across the province during the night, killing a four month old baby and a 71 year old man. Soldiers exchanged heavy fire at an observation post near a hospital and reported eight gunmen hit in Londonderry and Belfast areas. Bombs found in New Lodge and attacks damaged property in Lurgan. Paddy Devlin’s Belfast home was shot at while he was in Dublin. Irish Republican Army commanders reportedly split over resuming the truce as hard liner Seamus Twomey and others crossed borders to consult Dublin leaders. Heath and Whitelaw offered political support to Protestants amid renewed violence.
Ottawa unveils New Horizons with a $10 million budget and hoped to help 60,000 to 120,000 seniors. Critics say the plan is limited, many over 55 not in the labor force may not benefit, and administration costs may cut funds. Minister Munro outlines proposed projects while questions remain on eligibility and regional distribution. The program starts in September and will run from eight regional health offices.
London Reuters reports British Home Secretary Reginald Maudling formally resigns after an official inquiry begins into public life corruption ties. Maudling handed his seals to the Queen and a Scotland Yard fraud squad launches a year‑long probe into payments linked to John Poulson.
The United States began direct intervention in foreign exchange markets to defend the Smithsonian Agreement and stabilize the dollar. The Fed’s New York branch started selling marks and other currencies for dollars, marking a shift from prior policy as nations watch the dollar amid pound volatility and renewed currency flexibility.
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