Pearson recalls Munsinger controversy as sickening yet pivotal
In a March 21 1966 diary note former prime minister Pearson called the Munsinger affair a sickening yet decisive episode amid a period of savage Canadian politics. He recalled cabinet ministers' slanderous attacks, Diefenbaker’s quiet handling, and Cardin’s taunts as the row over Gerda Munsinger escalated into a national political battle.
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Alberta premier briefs Trudeau on oil policy talks
Alberta Premier Strom said his half hour discussion with Prime Minister Trudeau covered oil policy concerns including new discoveries and refinery plans east of the Ottawa Valley. He would report to the Alberta Legislature before Trudeau’s Washington talks with President Nixon and noted possible future discussions on Medicare entry timelines and federal grants affecting eastern refineries.
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U.S
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Venezuela
Ottawa
H. A. Olson
Edmonton
Alberta moves to tighten welfare fraud laws
EDMONTON CP The Alberta government introduced the Maintenance and Recovery Act to tighten laws against welfare fraud. The bill sets jail terms up to one year for improper welfare receipt and extends child maintenance obligations to age 18 if the child remains in school or is unable to work. It authorizes repayment orders for welfare overpayments and imposes a $1000 fine or one year in jail for false information on applications. Opposition Leader Lougheed urged school act amendments to require legislative ratification for changes in the foundation program funds.
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Federal Unemployment Commission
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Pope to Visit Uganda in July
Pope Paul announced in St. Peter's Basilica that he will travel to Kampala, Uganda, in the second half of July. The trip marks the seventh abroad during his six year reign and was revealed to a crowd of Romans and pilgrims at a papal mass on the Feast of St. Joseph.
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Uganda
Africa
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Kampala
Curfew in East Pakistan town after deadly violence
Reuters reports in Parbatipur two killed and over 200 injured as clashes sparked fires that left 10,000 displaced and homeless. Army imposed curfew following Tuesday violence in the rail hub.
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Karachi
Reuters
Parbatipur
Railways Tighten Security Over Vietnam War Shipments
US railways impose historic security on munitions and Vietnam bound supplies after FBI notes a marked rise in sabotage. New steps include night travel through isolated areas, varied routes, triple sealed boxcars, and thorough checks at Wilmington North Carolina and Oakland California as inspections confirm seals before loading.
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U K paratroopers seize Anguilla at dawn
British paratroops were air lifted into Anguilla at dawn and quickly assumed control of the rebel island before most residents woke, ending a tense standoff.
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Reuters
Anguilla
CBC reporter jailed in Canada for testifying on bombings
Montreal reporter John Smith was jailed for seven days after refusing to testify at a fire commissioner inquiry into 1968 69 dynamite bombings. The judge ruled journalists may be compelled to testify and protect sources is not guaranteed by Canadian law.
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John McDougall
CBC
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Smith
Berserk janitor kills three at Ethiopian Embassy
In Mexico City a janitor opened fire at the Ethiopian Embassy, killing the ambassador’s wife and two servants and wounding the ambassador’s children and others. After a six hour manhunt the suspect, a 30 year old man named Ber Manu, was found hanged in a hotel room. A knife and a pistol were found on him. The killer shot at police during the attack.
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