Trudeau says Canada cannot be fully independent in any realm
Liberal candidate Pierre Trudeau told a prairie rally Canada cannot be 100 percent independent economically politically or militarily. He urged modest global roles and a UN peacekeeping focus while reducing NATO ties and expanding regional government communications. He differed with Quebec's Premier on federalism but maintained unity concerns.
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Hellyer calls for rules reassessment in Parliament
Transport Minister Paul Hellyer urged a basic reassessment of parliamentary rules and committee system to speed business and improve attendance. He defended the cabinet’s failure to resign after a tax bill defeat and warned the next election may focus on broader issues beyond cabinet responsibility.
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Nomination Date Set for Federal Social Credit Association
Taber reports the Federal Social Credit Association tentatively sets April 27 for its nominating convention in Medicine Hat with time and place to be announced later. Diplomats say Gunnar Jarring’s Middle East peace talks efforts appear to have broken down in Jerusalem. Dr Martin Luther King plans an April 15 trip to Nigeria to mediate the Nigerian civil war. Bonn challenges the US USSR and Britain to guarantees against political pressure in the nuclear arms treaty talks.
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Two Africans changed nine reprieved in gold rush report
The gold rush slowed in London while continuing in Continental markets despite a central bank pledge to defend $35 an ounce. Paris shipments rose to eight tons, Zurich demand matched Friday, and London sales fell under 10 tons as the pound jumped on the foreign exchange market.
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Briton fails bid to arrest Rhodesian premier in murder case
A London court rejected Norman Burns's request to arrest Rhodesian Premier Tan Smith and four others in connection with a murder. Burns, 29, said he would seek legal advice on appealing to the High Court.
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Rhodesia Clemency After Six Death Sentences
World wide protest followed the scheduled executions in Rhodesia. Six Africans faced death for murder, with four reprieved or commuted as clemency petitions were reviewed. Francis Chiresa and Taka Jeremiah were among those executed amid controversy over royal and British authority.
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Riots Force Shakeup at Oregon State Penitentiary
Rioting inmates at the Oregon State penitentiary set fire to much of the facility and released four guards after seizing control Saturday. George W. Randall met demands from six convicts and dismissed Warden Gladden, while officials estimated $6 million in damage and pledged no reprisals.
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South Viet Namese win eight hour frontier fight
South Vietnamese infantrymen report 102 insurgents killed in an eight hour clash five miles north of Dong Hai while North Vietnamese gunners hit the U S naval base at the Cua Viet River mouth. Government casualties were three killed and 37 wounded. U S Marines at Khe Sanh endure sustained shelling with over 250 rounds. United States casualties described as light.
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Street clashes in Warsaw protests outside university
Polish militiamen charged with night sticks into thousands of chanting demonstrators outside Warsaw University as students and professors met inside to discuss two days of street clashes. Crowds gathered outside the university entrance in central Warsaw before noon as students arrived for the meeting.
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White House McCarthy vie for victory in New Hampshire
Washington observers anticipate a tight New Hampshire primary as President Johnson faces a Democratic challenge from Eugene McCarthy in a race marked by smear tactics. Nixon and Romney's exits shape a write-in push for Rockefeller while Johnson's Vietnam policy becomes a central test.
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Rockefeller urged to become an active presidential candidate
More than 20 top Republicans including seven governors three U.S. senators five congressmen and New York Mayor John Lindsay urged Nelson Rockefeller to enter the race as an announced active candidate. Rockefeller would decide after further talks with party leaders in the coming days.
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