Station closing hearings called for CPR offices
Public hearings are set for April 22 in Regina and April 29 in Medicine Hat on CPR plans to close 8 small railway station offices. The CBC notes the railway will establish customer service centres by telephone in both cities. The list of proposed closures spans many towns in Saskatchewan and Alberta with caretaker eliminations in several communities.
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Rhodesia hangs two more Negroes
Salisbury reports indicate two more Black men were executed Monday after earlier hangings, despite a Queen’s reprieve. Commonwealth Secretary George Thomson said the actions end hopes for Britain Rhodesia talks on independence. Observers expect further executions among hundreds condemned for murder or terrorism.
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Seals Sold Expected To Move To Vancouver
The Telegram reports Oakland Seals likely to be sold to Canadian investors this week and relocated to Vancouver for the 1988-89 season. Behind the scenes talks involve John Labatt Ltd officials and Western Canadian businessmen led by Max Bell of Calgary. An agreement could be signed soon.
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Gordon quits cabinet wont run in election
Ottawa CP report notes Prime Minister faces tax bill debate as four clauses identical to a prior defeated measure prompt an early withdrawal order. The bill is reintroduced in amended form with revenue clauses intact while supplementary estimates for veterans affairs gain unanimous approval.
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Gordon Steps Down as Liberal Leader Reflects on Cautious Government
The official bulletin says Mr Pearson thanked Mr Gordon for service to the party and country. Gordon, 62, cites not being effective in cabinet and notes the government is steering too cautious. He recalls a turbulent career starting in 1962 and insists on no active role in Pearson’s leadership race.
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Alberta approves five executive assistants for ministers
Alberta legislature approved an appropriation for five more executive assistants to cabinet ministers at a salary of 40 thousand dollars annually. Premier's own aide noted as full time. others could be part time at 4 500 each. Housing act reform eyed to cut municipal federal housing costs sharing.
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Rusk rebuts Hanoi on peace talks and preempts Congress
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee there is no present hope Hanoi seeks a peaceful settlement in Vietnam. He resisted pledging predecision congressional consultation on troop changes, while noting Hanoi’s rejection of multiple peace approaches and the U.S. bombing restraint aims to broaden de escalation.
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Veterans Land Act aid eyed for Crestwood parcels
A Crestwood meeting of about 50 Royal Canadian Legion members heard Veterans Land Act assistance covers 14 parcels near Parkland Apartments. Officials outlined parcel sizes from half an acre to 1.2 acres with tentative prices $3 800 to $5 100, plus details of loans and grants for eligible veterans including World War II and Korean War service.
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Near record pool vote in advance polling
A near record number of people voted on the proposed swimming pool in the advance poll. When the poll closed Monday, 165 ballots were cast, more than in last October's civic election. Elderly voters needing rides were asked to phone 6-5086.
Nixon wins one vote in Hart's Location primary
In Hart's Location New Hampshire nine of 11 voters cast ballots in the presidential primary Nixon received seven votes and Johnson one. The small town turnout reflected the state race as results emerged.
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