Heights pool defeat leaves city to reconsider next steps
The indoor pool bylaw failed 471 votes in Crescent Heights and Riverside areas, with 63.66 per cent turnout. Mayor Meagher and council face decisions on alternatives, funding, and potential arena plans amid concerns about taxes and urban renewal costs.
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Terry Taylor
The
Crescent Heights
Riverside
Flats
Crestwood
Chuck Meagher
Meagher
Pete Simpson
Recreation Commission
City Hall
Helen Gibson
Cliff Wright Jr
Wright
Tom Thomson
Thompson
Hellyer poised for Liberal leadership backing
The Canadian press reports Paul Hellyer expects support from several cabinet ministers as Liberal leadership race unfolds at the Ottawa convention April 4 to 6. Defence Minister Cadieux announced his support, with Justice Minister Trudeau campaigning by phone. Delegates named total 2,317 of 2,475 voting, and 744 of 792 alternates. External Affairs Minister Paul Martin warned delegates that separatism remains Canada’s top challenge for the next prime minister.
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Paul Hellyer
Liberal Party
Ottawa
Transport
Stratford
Ont
Defence
Leo Cadieux
Hellyer
Commons
Justice
Trudeau
Moncton
N.B
Barrie
Paul Martin
Canada
Labatt to Buy Controlling Interest in Oakland Seals
Labatt Breweries of Canada Limited has completed negotiations to purchase a controlling stake in the Oakland Seals of the NHL conditional on transferring the franchise to Vancouver. N E Hardy says transfer application will be filed when governors meet next in New York on March 19. The deal covers funds to meet Seals commitments to the NHL about 700000 dollars.
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Vancouver
Labatt Breweries of Canada Limited
Oakland Seals
National Hockey League
N. E. Hardy
Labatts
Oakland
Hardy
National Hockey League Governors
New York
Labatt
Seals
NHL
Mr. Hardy
Kennedy weighs bid as deadline nears for presidential run
Senator Robert F. Kennedy moves toward a decision within a week on challenging President Johnson. He meets advisers after New Hampshire results signaled Democratic concern over Johnson policies. McCarthy says he will stay in the race. Kennedy aims to decide by March 22 for the Oregon primary.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
New York
Johnson
CBS
New Hampshire
Eugene J. MacCarthy
McCarthy
Oregon
Johnson advisers plot overhaul after New Hampshire loss
President Johnson’s aides fear Senator Eugene McCarthy could win Wisconsin’s April 2 primary and plan a strategy overhaul. They will drop two failed tactics from New Hampshire, including the Hanoi turnout pitch and pledge cards, and pressure McCarthy on Vietnam policy in the three weeks before Wisconsin.
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Washington
Johnson
Eugene J. McCarthy
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
McCarthy
Hanoi
U.S
Minnesota
Federal government held responsible for Indian health
Health Minister J Donovan Ross defended federal constitutional duty for Indian health and welfare across Canada for a century and urged continuation. Opposition MPs challenged Ottawa’s claim of no statutory role as Ross cited continued moral obligation and constitutional responsibility. A separate bill under provincial plans to create a Financial Administration Act would establish a trio of economists to study revenues, estimates, expenditures and borrowing.
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Edmonton
J. Donovan Ross
Hugh Horner
Lace Ste. Anne
Bill Dickie
L.— Calgary Glenmore
Lena Werry
Calgary Bowness
Ques
Dr. Ross
Aalborg
Treasury Department
Budget
Ontario
Treasury Board
Financial Administration Act
Gold panic tightens as European markets surge in fear
European gold markets from London to Paris to Frankfurt report unprecedented sales and a collapse in confidence in paper money. Dealers warn only U S action to reduce foreign payments deficit can restore trust while buyers rush to gold and coins amid record ingot and bar demand.
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London
Europe
Paris
Zurich
Frankfurt
United States
Bank of France
Surtax Bill Advances as Social Credit Backs Liberals
In Ottawa, Social Credit MPs joined Liberals to approve in principle a three percent federal surtax on personal and corporate income. The vote followed a heated House session with 126 to 116 on second reading and a later tally showing Liberal 130, Conservative 94, NDP 22, Creditiste 8, Social Credit 4, Independent 2, plus one vacant seat.
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Ottawa
Liberals
A. B. Patterson
Fraser Valley
Robert Thompson
Red
Lucien Lamoureux
Social Credit
J. A. Mongrain
Trois-Rivieres
Cowan
Ralph Cowan
Humber
NDP
Ei T Creditistes
Gordon Churchil
Winnipeg South Centre
Liberal
Conservative
Creditiste
Independent
Michael Starr
Pearson
Newark Militants Arm for Rioting In Arming Push
Negro and white militants in Newark urge followers to buy guns for self defence after last summer’s riots. Leaders warn of racial arms race. police records show pistol permits rising but no proof tied to racial tensions. Police Director Spina condemns arming by any group.
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Newark
N.J
New Jersey
Willie Wright
Negro United Afro-American Association
Anthony Imperiale
Ottawa probes food profits after prairie report
A federal inquiry may be launched into a royal commission report condemning excessive profits by Prairie food retailers. Canada Safeway Ltd and Weston Ltd are named as targets for possible action under the Combines Investigation Act.
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Ottawa
Royal Commission
Prairie Provinces
Turner
Commission On Consumer Problems
Canada Safeway Ltd
George Weston Ltd
Canada
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Disturbs
Gov
Socreds
Advocates Arms
D. H. Henry
Combines Investigation Branch
Consumer Affairs Department
Mary Batten
Saskatoon
Commission
Prair
Henry
Canada Safeway
Weston Com
Pany
Prairies
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