Liberals rebound in poll shifts Canadian political mood
The May Gallup poll places the Liberal Party at 43 percent of the committed vote versus 39 for the Progressive Conservatives with 15 for the New Democrats and 3 for others. Undecided voters dropped to 27 percent from 39 percent, easing pressure on Prime Minister Trudeau.
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Liberals Edge Conservatives in Gallup Poll Watching
Ottawa Liberal MPs claim momentum after Gallup shows Liberals at 43 percent to 39 for Conservatives and 15 for New Democrats. Senator Al Graham hails volatility as credible yet upbeat, while Conservative leader Joe Clark remains undisturbed and hopes the prime minister acts.
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Fortunes of Kiwanis Park Transfer Shows City Takeover
The Kiwanis River Park transfer to city maintenance marks the end of ten years of oversight by Downtown Kiwanis from the 1968 sod turning to a 1975 flood, culminating in Tuesday’s dedication as shown in three photos by Frank Webber.
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Contempt charges dropped against Peigan chief in Alberta case
Peigan Indian Chief Nelson Small Legs and six band members had contempt charges withdrawn in an Alberta Supreme Court hearing. Chief Justice Milvain said explanations given before the Peigan disobedience hearing May 25 satisfied the court. Water is flowing again as irrigation workers resume canal operation on the reserve near Brocket.
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Californians approve 7-billion property tax cut Proposition 13
California voters approve Proposition 13 in a landslide keying a statewide tax cut about 57 percent on average. Howard Jarvis, backer of the measure, calls it the greatest state victory and aims to spark a nationwide tax revolt. Major turnout and a tight Proposition 8 defeat accompany the results. Brown wins renomination. Younger and Davis lead Republican race.
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New Jersey
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Ohio
Congressmen Press for Canada Sport Fishing Access
U S lawmakers urge the State Department to lift the ban on Canadian sport fishermen in U S waters. Representative Robert McEwen and others push for reconsideration after Ottawa and Washington barred foreign fishing. John Negroponte admits the department lacks a coordinated plan.
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California tax cut victory sparks national momentum
California's sweeping property tax relief fuels optimism for similar efforts in Idaho and other states. Cal Williams of the Ada County Property Owners Association cites signatures toward a ballot measure limiting taxes to one percent of market value. Across states, tax-fight proposals are under review in six others including Ohio Montana Michigan Oregon Pennsylvania and Nebraska.
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Dunmore Road Reopens Amid Traffic Hassle
Road crews opened Dunmore Road but with mixed lanes causing rush hour congestion. Police and contractors warn of unsafe conditions and expect a few days to fix kinks while motorists adjust and the city presses for completion.
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RCMP officer confirms criminal acts by security unit in 1972
Chief Supt. Donald Cobb testified before the McDonald royal commission that a barn fire and a dynamite theft by RCMP Security Service members in May 1972 were clearly criminal acts. He admitted issuing a fake December 1971 terrorist communique largely on his own, without informing RCMP headquarters.
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Quebec City
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