20 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1969
Page
1
W A Wilson of The Montreal Star discusses Pearson opening private files to illuminate a bitter period in Canadian politics. The article argues timely access to documents aids understanding of key figures, notes varied government policies on releasing records, and contrasts external affairs with defence and Privy Council practices.
The Defence Department has opened newer materials while policy records from the immediate prewar period remain inaccessible. A rule may limit withholding to 30 years, though short delays for some documents could persist. Pearson era papers reveal policy debates and individuals more than state documents.
A gunman, Douglas A. Dickey, 27, took over Delta Airlines Flight 918 to Cuba, but FBI agent John Reed disarmed him aboard the New Orleans refueling stop. The pistol fired once but ricocheted off the floor without injuring anyone. Dickey, born in Casa Grande, Ariz, faced air piracy charges with possible death penalty. Reed arrested him after a brief struggle.
Highways Minister Gordon Taylor told the legislature that Alberta drivers should not choose to buy insurance while an all party committee study contemplates compulsory coverage. PC and Liberal members urged deeper study as recommendations included a demerit system and stricter penalties, with breath tests and education proposals amid broader safety plans. The panel called for further in depth analysis before any decision.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Trudeau signaling possible Canadian participation in the US ABM system announced by President Nixon. He plans talks with Nixon in Washington to decide whether to join the operation, while Defence Minister Cadieux outlines potential protection benefits and fallout risks for Canada near the border. External Affairs says the Soviet response remains uncertain.
Ottawa CP union negotiators for about 2200 CBC employees recommend acceptance of a new contract after Labor Minister Mackasey intervened. The agreement provides a 17.7 percent wage rise over two years with retroactive pay from last April. ARTEC represents CBC announcers sales and clerical staff and vows speedy ratification.
In heavy fog at New Orleans International Airport a chartered plane carrying Tennessee sportsmen crashed and burned during landing. Reports indicate 19 fatalities among the group.
Gregory H. Belsher of 562 1st St. N.W. was sentenced at District Court to three months in jail for marijuana possession after pleading guilty to Judge L. S. Turcotte. He had first pleaded guilty at Magistrate's Court and then elected trial by judge without jury. RCMP laid the charge on December 11.
Three major Canadian banks Bank of Nova Scotia Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank of Montreal boosted their prime lending rate to 7.2 percent from 7.0 effective March 24 citing national and international monetary conditions. Commerce and Royal Bank were weighing moves as U.S. banks also increased rates. The Bank of Canada had raised its rate to 7.0 percent from 6.5 percent earlier.
Ninety two Egyptians returning from Mecca were killed when a Russian built Ilyushin 18 aircraft operated by United Arab Airlines crashed at Aswan Airport. Twelve others were injured as the plane touched down in a sandstorm hit area near the Aswan dam. All seven crew members died along with most of the pilgrims including 30 women and two children.
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