Faribault Trudeau clash at Montreal parade reception
In Montreal a tense airborne moment at a St. Jean Baptiste Society reception followed the annual parade. Prime Minister Trudeau greeted Quebec Conservative leader Marcel Faribault who refused to agree with him. Faribault said he avoided the parade viewing stand to prevent provocation. Trudeau left smiling and said disagreements may recur.
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Montreal riot erupts during St Jean Baptiste Day parade
In Montreal on St Jean Baptiste Day, riot violence left 135 injured and 290 arrested as separatists clashed with police. Demonstrators threw bottles, paint, and rocks while mounted officers charged crowds. Pierre Bourgault among those detained. several cars and park property damaged and set ablaze.
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Heavy turnout marks opening of Canada general election
In Eastern Canada a pall of dull weather hung over votes as Canadians cast ballots. Montreal reported the heaviest turnout with polls busy at Elm Elizabeth and Montreal Street schools while rural Ontario saw lighter participation. Voters numbered 19,832,097 across 264 ridings.
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National guardsmen enforce curfew in Washington riots
Washington police and National Guardsmen moved to quell unrest after the destruction at Resurrection City. Mayor Walter Washington declared a state of emergency and ordered 1,450 Guardsmen as curfew imposed from dusk to dawn. 12 arrests, one wounded, and limited looting reported amid a largely peaceful turn as authorities pledged to restore normal conditions.
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Pepin reopens board to stop pending rail fireman strike
In Montreal 3400 locomotive firemen from CNR and CPR threaten a Thursday strike to press wage gains urged by conciliation board reports. Labor Minister Pepin reconvened the board, deeming the walkout illegal. Firemen fear cargo blocks amid a parallel seaway workers strike since Friday. Vice president J Allen said no official notice yet on the government's move. He noted the union accepted Lippe's 24 percent wage rise for passenger firemen and 15 percent for freight and yard firemen with reluctance.
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Parking meter rate hike approved by city council
The City Council voted to raise parking meter charges to 25 cents for a full day or any portion, replacing 10 cent half day rates. Traffic Superintendent Larry Fooks cited jam-prone dime-only machines and the cost to replace. Alderman Wiedemann criticized the plan as excessive while endorsing nickel-ready meters that are currently unavailable. The measure passed despite opposition from Aldermen Renner Edwards and Wiedemann.
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Wallace staying with Nixon sparks GOP crisis
Rockefeller says Nixon refusal to condemn Wallace joining Republicans would be the death knell of the party. Nixon aides decline to reply. Rockefeller blames Nixon’s silence on courting Southern votes. Also notes Humphrey fears McCarthy could form a breakaway anti war party. Lowenstein says no official link to McCarthy campaign. he to speak at emergency Chicago meeting.
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City council reaffirms fire hall site at 1st St and 5th Ave
Objections from area businessmen and possible provincial complaints are rejected as council unanimously reaffirms building the new fire hall on the corner of 1st Street Southeast and 5th Avenue Southeast. Fire Chief Len Morris cites coverage area, traffic control, and safety as key reasons for central location.
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