04 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1968
Page
1
Ottawa reports no fixed plan yet to restore revenue and meet the 1968 69 budget pledge. The cabinet weighs two new proposals to soften the tax increase, including further departmental cuts or a top line $1 billion reduction, while awaiting a compromise package.
West Berlin police reported two Soviet made helicopters briefly overflew West Berlin near the Reichstag during the eve of a parliamentary work week. The craft traveled from East Berlin near the Brandenburg Gate toward the Soviet War Memorial before returning across the border. A British spokesman confirmed the incident and urged no repetition.
President Nasser pledged at Helwan to free every inch of occupied Arab territory from Israel. He spoke to thousands after UN Chief Thant said Arab talks under UN auspices were groundless. In Jerusalem Abba Eban denied any Arab readiness for direct talks and dismissed a Lebanese report of talks in Cyprus.
Manuel a Ponce, 24, the sole Cuban woman to reach the North American gymnastics finals, defected from the Cuban team after leaving the hotel. She fears repercussions for family in Havana and plans to stay out of sight while the issue unfolds.
Pierre Trudeau pledges a two China policy with unconditional diplomacy to Peking and calls for halting U S bombing of North Vietnam. He says Canada should push allies toward condemnation of the war while weighing exports and economic impacts. He cites Rhodesia and South Africa actions to argue for consistency in policy.
Regina reports that inflation is not the ogre for most except those on fixed incomes. The 463 page document urges Ottawa to probe grocery retailing under the Combines Investigation Act, focusing on Canada Safeway and Weston. It notes excess grocery profits and too many stores while urging provinces to identify low income groups and aid them.
Ottawa reports the cabinet held a special meeting to review the remaining legislative agenda for the current parliamentary session.
A mutiny at Durham maximum security prison continued with 20 top convicts barricaded in a chapel. Police with dogs ringed the facility to cool tensions as notorious inmates including Charles Richardson and John McVicar were believed among the rebels. The revolt began Sunday night when guards were distracted by a TV crime drama.
Soviet announced a new Zond IIV probe rocket launched Saturday may complete a round trip to the moon in 3.% days. Officials called it an automatic station to improve news systems aboard the craft, but details on its size and weight were not disclosed.
Liberal leadership hopeful Eric Kierans urged Canada to restrict dividends paid by foreign subsidiaries to a five year average. He said Finance Minister Sharp should announce limits in the budget to reduce pressure on the Canadian dollar.
The British pound dropped under the official par of 2.40 dollars for the first time since November devaluation. It traded at 2.3992 dollars on the London market, with Bank of England purchases aimed at halting the decline and dealers noting an extremely weak undertone amid global gold price uncertainty.
An Liberian tanker Ocean Eagle broke in two near the San Juan harbor spilling six million gallons of oil. Coast Guard and Navy crews used emulsifying agents to battle the slick near luxury hotels in Condado as tugs attempted to move the wreck. The 35 man Greek crew were evacuated without injury and the ship was en route from Venezuela to a San Juan refinery.
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