Eban Rejects U S Peace Trade Offs at Washington
In Washington Foreign Minister Abba Eban rejected U S ideas for Israel to withdraw from Egypt in exchange for a peace backed by international guarantees and peacekeeping forces. He insisted Israel will stand alone if needed and ruled out a bilateral U S security commitment while leaving a door open to renewed talks and a possible Suez canal reopening proposal.
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British defence chiefs end talks in Ireland crisis
In Belfast British Defence Minister Lord Carrington and Army Chief Sir Geoffrey Baker returned to London after private discussions with Northern Ireland's Prime Minister James Chichester-Clark and his cabinet. London would not alter core policies as Chichester-Clark signaled possible resignation amid pressure to crush IRA violence.
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Sharp concludes tour of Africa with policy questions
External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp wrapped up a two week tour of black Africa in Zambia with questions on Canada's southern Africa policy. He outlined a non violent approach and said Canada would not stop trade with South Africa unless UN sanctions are imposed while noting UN funded aid goes to educate refugees from white minority regimes.
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Laos bases fall as 15 U.S. helicopters downed
HAM NGHI CP South Vietnam abandons two southern Laos bases under heavy North Vietnamese attack. About 400 troops evacuated by U.S. helicopters after abandoning Firebase Brown and fighting through surrounding forces. Saigon also abandons A Luoi base with little resistance. Fire Base A Laos and Khe Sanh subjected to artillery and shelling as leaders seek course of Laos operation.
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Geologists urge evacuations after fatal Peruvian avalanche
Globally sourced AP dispatches report residents in a highland valley near a mining camp in Peru ordered to evacuate to prevent further slides after an avalanche killed about half of the camp’s 1,000 residents. Drought in Kenya has left 140,000 on famine relief amid rising cholera deaths. In Ankara, President Sunay appointed Nihat Erim to lead a reformist government to stabilize NATO member Turkey and satisfy military leaders demands.
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Senate Votes Tentatively For SST Project Funding
The Senate appropriations committee approved 17 to in favor of $134 million to sustain the American supersonic transport project through June 30, while the House rejected the request 215 to 204. Chairman Allen Ellender suggested supporters may hold a narrow Senate edge, noting several former foes flipped this year.
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Marchers rally in Alberta legislature over unemployment
About 200 people joined a planned Alberta Federation of Labor march to the legislature to back a brief urging immediate action on the unemployment crisis. Delegations came from Calgary Red Deer and other regions with four Calgary buses expected. Organizers had suggested a turnout between 500 and 5,000 but modest attendance prevailed.
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Off track betting debated in Ottawa
Edmonton off track betting may be possible within a year if staff are trained and facilities arranged. Harvey Pudwell said the department lacks staff to supervise nationwide off track betting and will not single out Edmonton and Calgary at this time. He noted similar requests may come from other regions as Justice and attorneys general discuss the issue.
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Alberta legislature linked to impropriety amid fury debate
In a three hour Alberta legislature session linked to impropriety allegations, Health Minister James Henderson faced heavy opposition over disclosing confidential personal data. Opposition Leader Peter Lougheed, Premier Harry Strom, and Social Development Minister Ray Speaker were drawn into the clash as a legislative committee was urged to take up the matter. The dispute centers on a petition by Noel McKay requesting a dam to ease low water.
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