Drought Could Jeopardize World Wheat Supply, FAO Warns
The FAO warns that a prolonged North American drought could push global grain stocks to decade lows and trigger food shortages. Although prospects are favorable in many regions, U N agencies stress vigilance as U S production remains uncertain.
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U.S
Peter Newhouse
Newhouse
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Soviet Union
Africa
Clark shelves Far East trip amid Soviet spy row
Canadian External Affairs Minister Joe Clark postponed his Far East visit and will return to Ottawa to announce a new Canadian move after Moscow expelled Col. Larry Bowen and seven other diplomats. Canada also ejected 19 Soviet diplomats, while 13 Canadians were targeted in Moscow. The Asian trip proceeds but may start Wednesday.
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Joe Clark
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Moscow
Canada
Vernon Turner
Larry Bowen
Bowen
Clark
Alberta
Japan
Thailand
Paul Frazer
Frazer
Derek Burney
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
James Kelleher
Bristol loses bid for exclusive F-5 upgrade contract
Bristol Aerospace of Winnipeg will not obtain exclusive rights to upgrade and maintain F-5 fighters in 31 countries. Bristol and Northrop Corp. say no government or company can grant a world monopoly on such work, despite Ottawa’s earlier hints. The deal would hinge on export controls and involve major rivals after Ottawa awarded CF-18 maintenance to Canadair, with Bristol eyeing future opportunities in 31 nations.
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Bristol Aerospace Ltd
Bristol
Ottawa
Canada
Northrop Corp
Winnipeg Free Press
Iran
Libya
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Vietnam
Ethiopia
Chile
Sudan
Jake Epp
Manitoba
Epp
Canadair
Montreal
Airshow crash in France kills 3 injures 50
A European jetliner with 133 aboard crashed after a low pass at an airshow in Habsheim near the Swiss border. Three dead fifty injured as flames engulfed the Airbus A320. survivors report loss of power and sudden plunge into trees.
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Ap-Cp-Reuters
Mulhouse
France
Air France
I'Humanite
Michel Asseline
Habsheim
Jean-Marie Schreiber
L’alsace
France-Soir
Roland Schmitted
Canadians split on pre election spending by region
A June Reid poll shows 65 percent oppose pre election regional announcements while 28 percent approve. Quebec and Atlantic Canadians favor such spending more than Western Canadians and Ontario Prairie residents. Most expect regional focus by the Mulroney government.
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Peter Maser
Southam News
Ottawa
Angus Reid Associates
Reid
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Mulroney
Dome founder criticizes Amoco Dome takeover terms
Calgary CP report quotes Dome Petroleum founder Gallagher saying the $5.5 billion Amoco Canada bid risks employee disruption and that preferred shareholders may have a stronger legal case. He urges better terms including coexistence or conversion options for Dome holders, noting Amoco Canada would issue public shares in five years.
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Calgary
Amoco Canada
Dome Petroleum
Amoco
Gallagher
Dome
Amoco Corp
CP Rail strikers silent in Calgary amid court injunction
In Calgary the CP Rail strike scene was quiet with six pickets at Ogden shops. Union leader Neil Gunning had boasted 250 to 300 members would defy the injunction by manning lines, but turnout was small as talks continue and government mediator Mac Carson has been appointed.
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CP Rail
Neil Gunning
Canadian Council of Railway Shopcraft Workers
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Ogden Shops
Court of Queen’s Bench
Mac Carson
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