Environment chief urges delay on Alaska oil pipeline route
William D. Ruckelshaus, head of the EPA, urged postponing permits for an Alaska to Chicago oil pipeline until a full study compares an alternative Mackenzie Valley route through Canada. He criticized the Interior Department for underestimating spill risks and urged a single corridor for multiple pipelines.
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Pakistan president to meet Rahman in Dacca talks
President Yahya Khan flew to Dacca for urgent constitutional talks with East Pakistani leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as Rahman urged continued strikes against central rule. Mujib issued directives for civil disobedience while demanding an end to martial law and near autonomy in East Pakistan amid deadly tensions.
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Lemieux Eyes Appeal Over Rose Murder Conviction
Montreal lawyer Robert Lemieux plans to file a writ with the Quebec Court of Appeal on behalf of Paul Rose who was convicted of non capital murder in the death of Pierre Laporte. Rose seeks to challenge trial fairness after a seven week proceedings plus a contempt sentence.
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U S and Soviet Union Begin Fourth Round SALT Talks
In Vienna the United States and the Soviet Union formally opened the fourth SALT round with a ceremonial welcome for delegates Gerard C. Smith and Vladimir Semenyan by President Franz Jonas. The first working session will meet at the Soviet embassy on Tuesday as both sides discuss numerical limits on strategic weapons and potential ceilings on ICBMs, ABMs, and long range bombers.
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Israel Faces Cabinet Rift Over Peace Borders
Foreign Minister Abba Eban departed for New York as Israel wrestled with borders for a possible Middle East settlement. Prime Minister Golda Meir proposed a plan keeping Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, with much of the West Bank to be returned and a demilitarized Sinai under a regional peace force. The UN Human Rights Commission condemned Israel’s occupation policies in six day war territories. The United States and Guatemala opposed the resolution.
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British missile firms discuss sale to South Africa
A British consortium including British Aircraft Corp and General Electric is reported to be planning a multistate guided missile defence sale to South Africa. Officials say talks are tentative, with no contract yet and export licenses issued only when shipments are ready. Prime Minister Heath’s government backs renewing maritime weapons sales despite protests.
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Security forces unearth sinister haul in Northern Ireland
In Belfast a 4000 round cache for sub machines and Kalashnikov rifles, likely French made, was found at a deserted farmhouse after a tip. Bombings and killings persist as two theories surface over last week’s murders near Squirrel Hill tavern and a nearby 180 worker plant closure.
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Russell elected Alberta Liberal leader after third bid
Robert Russell who is 46 and based in St Albert won the party leadership on the first ballot over three rivals. He has run unsuccessfully in two prior campaigns and will lead a Liberals party that has no seats in the legislature after years in opposition.
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Calgary hearing asked on student aid to police drug arrests
A telegram from Donald Bruce of Calgary’s Drug Information Centre asked the Le Dain Commission to hold a special closed hearing on charges that police forced students to help with drug arrests. RCMP and city police deny the allegations though the request cites Calgary Albertan reports of student immunity offers.
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Ashe hopes apartheid protests halt South African tours
Arthur Ashe expressed hope that anti-apartheid demonstrators would stop rugby and cricket teams from visiting Australia later this year. Separately, a bomb scare aboard a Canadian Pacific flight from Vancouver to Toronto led to an emergency evacuation of 141 people, but no device was found. Mitchell Sharp signed a $14 million interest-free loan agreement for the East African Community.
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