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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1973
Page
3
Lawmakers debate ending capital punishment for most murders and call for reforms to rehabilitation programs. Advocates warn deterring crime fails for irrational crimes and urge separating violent offenders from non dangerous prisoners for early parole and job training.
The piece argues Canada must withdraw from the International Commission of Control and Supervision in Indochina and from world peacekeeping duties after failing to secure a permanent reporting body or enforce ceasefire terms. It cites rising domestic needs in Medicine Hat and warns against overextension in foreign commitments.
A letter to The News condemns the killing of two Canadian girls near Victoria Falls and reflects on Rhodesia Zambia tensions. The writer cites long border unrest, mine incidents, and Rhodesian actions, noting Canada’s stance and ongoing Canadian-Zambian cooperation.
A cabinet minister faced blocked curb space as private guards from Rogers Regiment protect embassies beside his home. Benjamin Rogers runs Canada’s protocol division, handling state visits and diplomatic immunity while RCMP security covers official guests. Cuba Egypt Brazil now receive guard attention.
Ottawa notes a new federal Food Prices Review Board five days old yet seen as toothless. Chairman Beryl Plumptre and seven other members push for muscle in reporting on price trends while lacking power to force cutbacks or packaging reforms. Critics urge broader inclusion of consumers and low income groups, wary of only paper reports.
David Barrett becomes effective boss of about 3000 Columbia Cellulose workers in Prince Rupert amid NDP takeover seen as trial for an arm's length administration and new worker councils. Premier Barrett and Attorney General Macdonald hint at broad industrial relations shifts to boost productivity and share governance with employees.
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