Jets fire rockets at N. Viet targets
U S fighter bombers pushed deepest north into North Vietnam. Eight F 105s dropped 17 tons on Son La barracks destroying 20 buildings and damaging nine others. Another group hit Van Nuoc Chien depot with light to moderate damage. About 60 aircraft total dropped 300 tons on scattered targets. A pilot bailed out near Danang and was rescued.
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Bus strike ends in Montreal as MTC workers return
About 3,900 Montreal Transit Commission employees go back to work after a two week bus strike. A separate Ontario provincial strike by 900 Provincial Transport Co. workers persists. Deputy minister to meet with PTC leaders. MTC boosts wages: drivers rise from 2.12 to 2.77 by 1967.
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Queen Mother Opens Public Toronto Visit In Open Car
Royal visit begins Wednesday with a five day stay at Windfields owned by E. P. Taylor. The Queen Mother requests public visibility, rejecting a bullet proof car in favor of a glass-surrounded open car to be seen despite rain. Her party travels aboard a route through the Toronto area with opportunities to meet locals.
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E. P. Taylor
City Council Defers Scooter Report Action
The City Council postponed action on a coroner’s scooter death report until a Police Commission study is released. A youth death on May 7 prompted calls to raise license age to 16, require helmet use, and enforce current speed limits with stricter driver testing.
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Tom Dutton
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Alberta crops reported moisture adequate after rain
The Alberta Wheat Pool said moisture conditions are adequate in most districts after rain and warm weather, with very good moisture in the south. Fall rye and winter wheat are good and should grow rapidly with more moisture. other crops are late and need warmth. Seeding in central regions nearly finished. weeds and wild oats remain a problem in many fields.
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Diefenbaker Readies Election Push Across Western Canada
John Diefenbaker skirts election timing during a western swing with three major speeches to Progressive Conservative groups while downplaying health concerns. He frames a mission to restore honesty in government and defend traditional symbols such as the coat of arms on social security cards, suggesting an impending campaign stance.
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Peace mission hopes dim in Afro-Asian talks
London reports say Afro-Asian leaders want Pearson to join the faltering Commonwealth peace mission on Viet Nam but Pearson's spokesman says he has not been approached. The press also notes calls for Prime Minister Wilson to step down, with Rhodesia, sanctions, and constitutional talks stirring debate as experts prepare a communique for Friday.
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Canada retreats to save the UN
Canada makes a reluctant retreat on UN principles to preserve the organization. External Affairs Minister Martin said Canada would not require Septembers Article 19 voting rights in arrears but would waive the measure and contribute a partial pledge of 18.8 million dollars toward peacekeeping costs. The move aims to avoid Russia and others leaving the UN, maintaining overall world support.
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Algeria Regime crushes Ben Bella supporters in Algiers
In Algiers troops and riot police halted pro Ben Bella protests as Boumedienne's regime extended a tight grip. Reports said arrests occurred nationwide with suspected fatalities in Bone and smaller demonstrations in Philippeville Constantine and Oran, while the capital remained tightly controlled ahead of the Afro Asian summit opening June 29.
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Ben Bella
Bone
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Oran
Algeria
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Counselling services for minors proposed by city council
City Council discusses extending help to first offenders through outreach by local groups. Mayor Veiner urges friendly guidance beyond police action, naming ministers Salvation Army and business leaders as potential partners. Alderman Sissons backs contacting local groups to support youth and prevent recidivism citing home and community roles. Mayor Vandenburg noted for expanded city role and YMCA YWCA involvement.
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Harry Weiner
Veiner
Webner
Ald Gordon Sissons
Salvation Army
Ald
Sissons
Willard Lutes
Vebner
John Vandenburg
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Vandenburg
Ceen Hall Association
Ym-Ywca
Bull backs 18 as drinking age at Medicine Hat council
Police Chief A R Bull urged lowering the legal drinking age to 18 during a council session with the Police Commission addressing teenage drinking. He argued 21 is unrealistic and supported suspending licenses for under 18 offenders, while noting broader education as the key remedy. The council planned legal study, non-parental supervision reviews, and educational programs to involve school boards and municipalities.
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Medicine Hat
Ald. Edwards
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Miller
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Chief Bull Sata
Recreation Commission
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