Convicted killer escapes from British Columbia penitentiary
Roger Alan Fulton, 28, a life prisoner for a 1965 holdup killing, scaled two 15 foot fences at the British Columbia Penitentiary after ignoring warning shots. He fled with a second prisoner then kidnapped a man’s car on Sapper Street. a tagged, $2,000 holdup case and security concerns followed as police issued an all points bulletin.
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Tory claims govt misleads public on dam project
Dr Horner accuses Alberta government of deliberate misleading in denying access to a cost-benefit analysis for the Big Horn dam. Opposition Leader Lougheed and Premier Strom defend the project and timing, noting a $30 million multi purpose dam and a pending legislative ratification with Calgary Power.
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Harry Strom
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Wheat board to cut prices below agreement minimums
In Ottawa Canada the wheat board will sell grain at prices beneath the International Grains Agreement minimums to meet competition Trade Minister Jean-Luc Pepin said in the Commons. He noted some Western Canadian grain is already below the minimums and promised joint price cooperation among grain exporting countries.
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Nuclear treaty ratified in U S
The Senate approved the nuclear non-proliferation treaty by 83 to 15, clearing the way for White House signature. Britain and Canada have ratified. 10 nations total have ratified with 87 signing since last July 1. The pact requires ratification by the United States Soviet Union and Britain to enter into force.
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Nixon approves modified anti missile system safeguard
President Nixon announced a phased plan to build a modified Sentinel anti missile system costing 6 to 7 billion dollars. The system aims to protect U S land based retaliatory forces and the American public from a potential Soviet or Chinese nuclear threat within ten years.
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Israeli air strike hits Jordan guerrilla bases near Sea of Galilee
Israeli warplanes struck suspected Al Fatah bases a few miles south of the Sea of Galilee in the Jordan Valley. Jordan says two civilians killed and nine wounded. Israel reports no casualties. Suez Canal fighting also quiet, with Egypt reporting several wounded.
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Fire damages dormitory at Rome University. three buildings hit in Calabria
Fire destroys two floors of a Rome University dormitory housing students and police report three Calabria buildings damaged by mysterious blasts. Ottawa withdraws prosecution of postal workers for alleged illegal strike in nine cities. About 100 students arrested in four hours of clashes at Louvain University over language dispute.
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Gunfire On Campus Follows Dining Hall Strike
At North Carolina State University in Greensboro police and students exchanged gunfire near the campus. Two students were wounded and 10 arrested as tear gas and clashes followed a rally in support of striking dining room workers seeking a 40 cent wage raise to a minimum of 1.80 dollars per hour.
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Three Hills teachers end strike with wage settlement
Classes resume across 12 rural Alberta centres after teachers accepted an 11 percent two year raise ending a four day strike. The deal raises yearly pay by 150 to 450 dollars in 1968 69 and 250 to 550 dollars the following year with further fringe benefits and future steps bringing minimums to 7000 and maximum to 11200 by 1970. Board chairman Gilbert Berdahl and negotiator Don Corse reported a 75 to 21 approval.
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CBC strike looms as announcers vote in seven centres
A rotating national strike by CBC announcers and other workers may start Monday after ARTEC members in seven centres vote for action. Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Calgary Edmonton Halifax St John's voting shares released. recount set for Saturday in Montreal. CUPE ties to Hydro dispute noted.
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