West Canadian MPs push for 200 mile fishing limit
A Conservative motion backed by New Democrats and Social Creditors urged Canada to claim continental shelf jurisdiction up to 200 miles offshore with rights extending to the continental slope if needed. Debate noted disagreements over which party authored the idea and concerns over enforcement, patrolling, and unilateral moves by other nations.
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Ontario to test gas price policy sparks constitutional debate
Ontario will test the constitutionality of Alberta's gas pricing policy in court. Alberta officials caution against rushing, stressing study and constitutional questions. Eastern provinces and MPs express support for Lougheed's plan, while critics warn of political optics and potential fiscal impact.
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Air Canada keeps near normal ops amid 24-hour strikes
Air Canada reports near normal flight operations despite rotating 24-hour strikes affecting 1,338 machinists at Toronto Pearson with five Toronto to Montreal cancellations. Ottawa Quebec City and St John’s workers caused one Ottawa to Val d Or cancellation. 440 supervisors and clerical staff reallocated to maintain schedule.
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Saigon denies report on signing any Kissinger Tho accord
South Vietnam formally denied claims it would refuse to sign any Paris document by Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho. Officials clarified Saigon would not sign a whole new peace agreement, and noted no request to sign exists. U.S. and Saigon officials stay in close contact as Paris talks continue amid reported upticks in small attacks, especially in the Mekong Delta.
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le Duc Tho
Hoang Duc Nha
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Hien
Charles Whitehouse
U S firms plan multi billion gas imports from USSR
El Paso Natural Gas Co and Occidental Petroleum Corp sign a letter of intent with the Soviet ministry of foreign trade to import more than 10 billion dollars of natural gas over 25 years. Quantities up to two billion cubic feet daily are contemplated with a 2000 mile pipeline from Yakutsk to Vladivostok and a fleet of 20 tankers. The gas would serve the West Coast. Prices must be competitive and geologic data will be provided by the Soviets.
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Soviet Union
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Occidental Petroleum Corp
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Occidental
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Ussr
U.S
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Howard Boyd
el Paso
Macdonald cautious on gas dispute with Alberta and Ontario
Ottawa Energy Minister Donald Macdonald said the government has not given up hope that Alberta and Ontario may settle their natural gas dispute out of court. He noted limited progress after separate and joint talks and emphasized Alberta's need for a fair return from a non renewable asset.
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Spacewalk a success boosts Skylab power and plans
Houston CP reports Skylab astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz completed a difficult space walk to free a jammed solar wing. The unfurled panels nearly double electrical supply, enabling a full four week mission with warmer water and better experiments. They faced coolant freezes and wore bulky suits during a 25 foot handrail setup.
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