Ottawa visit signals continued support for cross-border pipeline
An official in Washington said the new administration would reiterate support during an Ottawa visit. Harold Millican of the Northern Pipeline Agency noted the U.S. Senate energy committee chairman confirmed backing at a dinner marking the start of U S construction.
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King and ATA Reach Private Talks on Teaching Act Revisions
Alberta Premier Dave King and ATA president Mac Kryzanowski announce progress toward revising the Teaching Profession Act. They met 10 hours over the weekend to align goals while keeping the discussions private. Proposals reportedly consider a year apprenticeship, split ATA duties, and a review mechanism, with the bill due in the fall session if approved by the ATA executive.
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Britainwide civil service strike shuts airports and offices
Britain faced widespread disruption as half a million civil servants staged a 24 hour walkout closing airports and attractions. Beefeaters at the Tower joined the protest in civilian clothes as union leaders claimed about 90 percent participation across 530000 workers from janitors to senior ministers. The action preceded budget day with tax rises and spending cuts anticipated.
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Reagan Trudeau visit risks protests over El Salvador policy
President Reagan’s Ottawa trip faces pressure from church groups and leftist politicians who want Trudeau to condemn U S aid to El Salvador or sever ties with the junta. The talk centers on arms flow, U S strategy, and Canada’s response amid a longstanding bilateral friction over the fishing treaty and energy issues.
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Medicine Hat to press gas-tax fight before Ottawa committee
City officials led by Mayor Ted Grimm will present Medicine Hat's case against federal taxes on city natural gas before a parliamentary standing committee in Ottawa on March 19. Alderman Sauer will accompany, with a staffer possibly joining. The city seeks tax waivers and will stress the unique status of its public utility and potential legal questions.
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Aldrien Sauer
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Grimm
Standing Committee of Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs
Polish workers join students in Warsaw memorial clash
Thousands of workers and students gathered at the University of Warsaw to mark riots that began there 13 years ago as threats of industrial action loomed. Solidarity veteran Zbigniew Bujak urged workers to protect students and campus, while a nationalist event occurred at Rozdroze Square with anti Zionist overtones.
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Warsaw
Poland
Rozdroze Square
Zbigniew Bujak
Solidarity
Weinberger calls for greater Gulf presence and Afghan arms aid
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger urged boosting U S forces in the Persian Gulf and potentially arming Afghan rebels to deter Soviet intervention. He stressed U S backing should gain Afghan rebel acceptance and regional Middle East support, while predicting Polish resistance to Soviet moves in Poland.
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Indiana executes Steven Judy in first electric chair death in 20 years
Steven Judy, 24, went willingly to Indiana's electric chair, saying he bore responsibility and held no grudges. He received two electric surges, 2300 volts for 10 seconds and 500 volts for 20 seconds, after which he was pronounced dead. Corrections officials and witnesses described him as calm as he faced the execution. Judy had refused appeals, preferring death to life in prison, and will be buried Thursday. Gov. Orr expressed peace with the decision.
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