Railways outline grain move needs during strike
Canadian National and CP Rail officials briefed union representatives on grain transport needs to West Coast ports amid a strike that began Saturday. The walkout involves over 7,000 non operating workers with rotating actions continuing, as unions seek raises totaling about 13.9 percent over two years.
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Dodds Wins final ride at Medicine Hat rodeo top prize
John Dodds, the 1972 Canadian champion from Ponoka, rode Blue Frost for eight seconds to earn 82 points and the top prize of 919.39 dollars on the final day. Bob Hartell, Scott Bloxham, and Phil Doan also claimed high finishes in bull riding and steer wrestling, with Doan securing the All Around Cowboy Award and 839.82 dollars.
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Cambodian Forces Claim Heavy Insurgent Losses Near Phnom Penh
Cambodian military says over 1,000 insurgents were fatally hurt around Phnom Penh as U S air support and strafing aided counter actions. Spokesman Col Am Rong reports ongoing operation near Prateah Lang eight miles south of the capital with air strikes and bombardment, while Hanoi cites 15 tanks and 365 government troops killed on Highway 3.
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Skylab 2 Crew Quietly Fix Leak and Rest
Skylab 2 astronauts Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma woke briefly to stop a small leak in the station's gas system then returned to bed as they recover from space adaptation sickness. Ground control fed in gas and the crew later confirmed illness easing.
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Announcements differ over Laos agreement
Conflicting reports say the Pathet Lao and Premier Souvanna Phouma may have reached a coalition accord in Laos. AP claims a 60 day foreign withdrawal and 80 percent Communist control. Reuters quotes officials saying no deal yet.
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