Quebec premier backs presidential system in referendum
In Quebec City Premier Jean Jacques Bertrand urged a presidential system for Quebec with a referendum. Education Minister Jean Guy Cardinal called for strong efficient government while Andre Leveille urged restoring confidence to prevent fears of an imminent crisis. A bomb threat disrupted the Union Nationale gathering, but no device was found and the arena reopened by 11:33 p.m.
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Jean-Guy Cardinal
University of Montreal
Union Nationale Party
Cardinal
Quebec
Jean-Jacques Bertrand
Andre Leveille
National Assembly
Montreal-Maisonneuve
Union Nationale
Bertrand
Strides toward liberty or slides into licence in Britain
Britain under Prime Minister Wilson faces a split verdict as reforms expand individual liberty. Critics warn of licence while supporters view the moves as progress, aided by extended parliamentary time. The record cites the death penalty suspension, abortion, divorce, and sexual offences reforms as era-defining.
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London
Wilson
Britain
Canada
Trudeau
Wilson Tech
Nique
Sydney Silverman
David Steel
Leo Abse
Society may cut research funding in Canada
The Canadian Cancer Society warned at its annual convention that rising research costs and flat government funds may force a reduction in education and research expenditures. Directors noted 12.8 percent annual cost increases over a decade and only 7.8 percent growth in campaign revenue, risking scalability unless new public funding arrives.
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Edmonton
Canadian Cancer Society
Board of Directors
Rhodesia May Declares Itself a Republic Says Smith
Premier Ian Smith indicated Rhodesia might proclaim a republic on Nov 11 the fourth anniversary of its unilateral independence. He noted the referendum produced a 73 percent Yes on the republican constitution and 81.6 percent support for a republic, while Britain offered no talks. Smith hailed a decisive victory and hoped the result would influence outside opinion.
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Salisbury
Reuters
Ian Smith
Rhodesia
Britain
Smith
Violence and Bombs Shake Quebec Ahead of Election
In Quebec unrest grows with bomb blasts and labor violence as St. Jean Baptiste preparations clash with separatist and terrorist acts. A powerful dynamite blast hit the St. Jean Baptiste Society in Sherbrooke, blamed on the Front de Liberation du Quebec, prompting cancellation of the Montreal parade where Prime Minister Trudeau was to attend.
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Montreal
Quebec
Quebec City
Union Nationale Party
Trudeau
St. Jean Baptiste
Sherbrooke
St. Jean Baptiste Society
St. Jean Baptiste Day
Mr. Trudeau
Front de Liberation Quebecois
Opposition MPs demand Parliament first on ministerial reports
In Ottawa MPs from the opposition escalate tensions as they accuse cabinet ministers of briefing the press before Parliament. David Lewis plans to pressure External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp over a Scandinavian tour and press disclosures. Gerald Baldwin backs the protest against Agriculture Minister H A Olson for briefing a newspaper before Parliament.
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Ottawa
Commons
David Lewis
NDP
York South
Cain
Mitchell Sharp
Sharp
Lewis
Gerald W. Baldwin
Peace River
H. A. Olson
Baldwin
House of Commons
Parliament
Olson
Rescue efforts press on at Balmer South mine collapse
Rescue teams work into a second night to reach three trapped workers 1700 feet from the mine entrance in Natal B C as debris is cleared. Three miners died and four escaped injury in the Thursday collapse. Kaiser Resources plans feasibility studies for hydraulic extraction at Balmer South.
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Natal
B.C
Balmer South
Crowsnest Pass
Lethbridge
Alta
Donald Evans
John Krall
Frank Kutcher
Frank
Jerry Heath
Fernie
Robert Dancoisne
Coleman
Steve Tkachuk
Kaiser
County council urges Basford resignation over beef boycott remarks
The Newell County council telegrammed Prime Minister Trudeau demanding the resignatio n of Consumer Affairs Minister Ron Basford. Reeve Jim Hajash criticized his boycott suggestion as ignorant and warned it harms farmers and producers.
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Brooks
Alta
Newell
Trudeau
Ron Basford
Medicine Hat
Jim Hajash
Basford
Halash
Hajash
Defections Threaten Stanfield on Official Languages Bill
Ottawa reports indicate Conservative defections threaten leadership as MPs waver over the Official Languages Bill. After 17 voted against second reading, some defectors may abstain or switch to support, potentially redefining third reading dynamics and Stanfield's control.
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Ottawa
Robert Stanfield
Stanfield
John Diefenbaker
Commons
Mr. Stanfield
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