Sharp may drop out of leadership race
Ottawa report says Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp faces dwindling support and may quit his leadership bid as delegates meet on April 6. Analysts note his campaign schedule conflicts with duties and rising pressure from Trade Minister Robert Winters, amid a weak economy and dollar concerns.
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Southam News Services
Ottawa
Mitchell Sharp
Finance
Robert Winters
Winters
Wallace Visit Triggers Turmoil in Omaha Negro Area
Police kept strong patrols around Omaha's Negro sector after violent clashes sparked by George Wallace's appearance. A 16 year old Negro youth was shot and killed by an off duty white policeman during an attempted looting. Lootings occurred, windows were broken in about 20 stores, and a white man was beaten by Negroes as a truck moved through the area. Wallace supporters clashed with hecklers outside the city auditorium.
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Wallace
City Auditorium
Canada suspends diplomatic ties with Gabon
Ottawa reports Canada has suspended but not broken ties with Gabon after Libreville directly invited Quebec to an education conference. Pearson in Commons pledged a firm protest while Quebec and Paris watch for further developments amid French involvement claims.
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Johnson
Canada
Gabon
Ottawa
Quebec City
Paris
Libreville
No French reaction to Gabon invitation row
Canada warned of possible diplomatic action over Gabon inviting Quebec to an international conference in Libreville. Ottawa doubts France influenced Gabon while Quebec officials deny French intervention and say invitation came from Gabon to Quebec directly. Premier Johnson emphasises Quebec holds international powers.
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Daniel Johnson
Ottawa
Canada
Diefenbaker
Prince Albert
Sask
Pearson
de Gaule
France
Montreal
Washington
Martin
Gabon
Jean-Guy Cardinal
Quebec
Libreville
External Affairs Department
Quebec City
Johnson
Lougheed predicts 1968 69 deficit at 113 million
Opposition Leader Peter Lougheed said Alberta faces a deficit of 113 million for 1968 69, far above the budget's 70 million, accusing the government of overstated revenues and underestimated expenditures. He urged targets to cut non essential programs and questioned oil lease revenues amid policy shifts on oil sands.
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Edmonton
Peter Lougheed
British Columbia
United States
Alberta Wages Puzzle Echoes in Legislature
The Batten Royal Commission report on consumer problems and inflation was debated in the Alberta Legislature as Opposition Leader Peter Lougheed cited its finding that average weekly wages in prairie industry lag national rises. Premier Manning referenced action limits and multi-province sponsorship, while lawmakers browsed the green and yellow volume.
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Batten
Alberta
Peter Lougheed
Lougheed
Prairie
Royal Commission On
Mary Batten
Saskatoon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Clarence Copi
Viet Cong shell Ca Mau and Cam Ranh Bay base attack
Viet Cong forces seized Ca Mau city and shelled about 40 towns and bases in South Vietnam. Reports say 110 guerrillas killed, 360 guerillas killed overall, while Cam Ranh Bay air base endured shelling though aircraft remained in service. U.S. and allied forces responded with air support and reinforcements.
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Ca Mau
South Vietnam
U.S
Cam Ranh Bay
John
Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Cam Ran
Stanfield accuses Govt stifling farmers initiative
In Ottawa the Commons agriculture debate saw Opposition Leader Stanfield accuse the government of policy inconsistency and stifling farmers' initiative. Agriculture Minister Greene defended the government, citing $33 million in supplementary estimates and calling Stanfield's remarks platitudes. The exchange follows Stanfield's claim of rising farm costs and failed inflation control, set against Wheat exports and dairy policy notes.
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Stanfield
Commons
Greene
Pearson
Gabon
Washington
Quebec
Libreville
Chartered Bank
Canada
Cabinet gears up new financial measures in Commons
Ottawa officials say the cabinet is finishing touches on measures to be unveiled in the Commons within days. The government may use the budget method to implement tax changes immediately after Parliament approval stalled by the Feb. 19 defeat of its income tax bill.
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France
Canada
Gabon
Washington
Pearson
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