Lalonde Calms Storm Over Trudeau Quebec Speech
Health Minister Marc Lalonde sought to settle uproar after Prime Minister Trudeau criticised Quebec language policy and Bourassa on the constitution and Olympics deficit. Lalonde said Trudeau aimed to clarify remarks, defended federal support for the Olympic Games, and noted agreement on making French the official language.
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A matter of honor in duel challenge
Michael Thornton, a Briton managing the Duchess of Leinster’s affairs, seeks to revive dueling to defend her honor. He has challenged three men including the Duchess’s stepson the Marquis of Kildare, though duelling is outlawed in Britain. Thornton says he does not wish to kill, only to teach a lesson, and has delivered the challenges by letter with no replies so far.
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Basford Pushes Broad Plan to Unclog Ontario Courts
Justice Minister Ron Basford outlined a reform program to reduce trial delays and red tape, inclining toward pretrial discretion for police prosecutors and courts. He highlighted community service and restitution, legal aid impacts, and provincial role with Lamer report guidance.
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Optimism on Rhodesia Mozambique talks and cross-border tensions
The Zimbabwe Star reports a breakthrough in Rhodesia Mozambique talks while ANC leader Nkomo is authorized to push for a constitutional settlement with Smith. Mozambican fire on Rhodesian aircraft and workers near Umtali is noted, with analysts doubting a full offensive. Soviet ships reportedly deliver tanks and launchers to Beira amid shifting regional influence.
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Pound sinks below 2 dollars in world markets
Britain’s pound sterling fell to as low as 1.9292 dollars in early trading and closed near 1.9815 dollars on Friday before easing to about 1.9475 dollars by late morning. Dealers cited widespread selling from Europe, the Far East and the Middle East and warned the slide may not reverse quickly. the $2 benchmark remains elusive.
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Aramco takeover talks held in Florida under secrecy
In Panama City Florida top executives from four US oil firms and Saudi Oil Minister Ahmed Yamani met at a beachside resort to discuss Saudi Arabia's 100 percent acquisition of Aramco. Talks, shrouded in security, follow 1973 private negotiations and aim to complete a historic shift of control.
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PWA chief may go down fighting in labour clash
Don Watson faces a hostile Alberta backed board in Edmonton over plans to move PWA headquarters and maintenance from Vancouver. Unions rally to his side and warn of mass resignations if executives are relocated, while cost fears loom and political motives are questioned.
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Conservatives Grill Government Over Quebec Court Interference
Ottawa MPs press the government as they quiz ministers over alleged meddling in Quebec courts. Justice Mackay named Chretien Drury and Lalonde, later retracting one claim about a phone talk with Justice Aronovitch. Prime Minister Trudeau seeks Chief Justice Deschenes input before any inquiry.
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