CLC meets to define labor gov't relations in Canada
Ottawa reports the Canadian Labor Congress convenes its 30 member executive council for a two day session amid calls to sever ties with federal advisory bodies over the anti inflation program. Joe Morris said labor will resist wage controls while Trudeau maintains the program. The 15 000 strong Parliament Hill demonstration concluded peacefully with protests over policy.
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Ontario Housing Corporation
Employees’ Union
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
Organized Labor
Canadian Labor Congress
CLC
Joe Morris
Trudeau
Economic Council of Canada
Canadian Labor Relations Council
John Munro
Munro
Morris
Congress
RCMP
Labor Congress
Argentina reels as coup rumors swirl amid cabinet talks
President Isabel Peron held urgent cabinet talks as Argentina faced rumors of a coup after a three hour secret meeting. Troops moved toward Bahia Blanca while militants and strikers roiled Cordoba and the Buenos Aires area amid austerity protests and industrial stoppages.
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Buenos Aires
Reuter
Isabel Peron
Argentina
Peronist Movement
Peronist
Neuquen
Here
Bahia Blanca
Conservative Urges 18 Month Inflation Control Cut
The Canadian Press report notes Conservative Gordon Ritchie pressing the government to shorten its three year inflation controls program to 18 months. The story also covers Halifax boating deaths and other parliamentarian moves.
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Gordon Ritchie
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Transport Department
Halifax
Transport
Otto Lang
Sinclair Stevens
Quebec
National Social Credit Party
George Mcllraith
L—Ontario
Callaghan urges Rhodesia leadership change for majority rule
Foreign Secretary James Callaghan asked for a new Rhodesian leader to be elected if Ian Smith refuses to accept majority rule. He proposed independence based on elections within two years to avert guerrilla war while warning Smith drives Rhodesia toward death and destruction.
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London
Reuter
James Callaghan
Ian Smith
Callaghan
Rhodesia
House of Commons
Smith
Salisbury
AFL protest rallies against Alberta Ottawa anti inflation pact
About 400 AFL members gathered at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton to denounce wage and price controls tied to an 18 month anti inflation agreement with Ottawa. Jim Murrie read a proclamation calling for withdrawal and restored free collective bargaining. Premier Lougheed faced boos as he pledged action to curb inflation while noting provincial spending.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Alberta Federation of Labor
AFL
Jim Murrie
Peter Lougheed
Ottawa
Murrie
Lougheed
Neil Crawford
Canadian Labor Congress
City probes re evaluation of DRES closure in 1977 plan
The City of Richardson moves to ask Defence Minister James Richardson for a re evaluation of the 1974 decision to close the Defence Research Establishment Suffield. A special committee will send a letter requesting a meeting and outline new economic and defence considerations. If refused, alternate uses for the site will be explored.
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James Richardson
Defence Research Establishment
Suffield
DRES
Defence Department
Ted Grimm
Chamber of Commerce
Richardson
Grimm
Ottawa
Council
PC MP urges Whelan to seek Russia farming medal
Progressive Conservative MP Gordon Towers proposes Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan travel to Russia to test farm efficiency after he boasted of medals for production. Towers adds Whelan should also probe charges that Canadian egg imports earn excess profits harming producers and consumers.
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Ottawa
Eugene Whelan
Russia
Gordon Towers
Red Deer
Alberta Heritage Fund aims to shield future amid cash surge
Premier Lougheed plans the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund to take 30 percent of energy revenues yearly, growing to 11 billion within a decade. Critics warn the cabinet will control investments behind closed doors, risking corruption and political patronage, while defenders cite long term social gains and diversification.
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Edmonton
Peter Lougheed
Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
NDP
Grant Notley
Ron Hayter
David Leadbeater
Department of Culture
Horst Schmid
Alberta Party
Lougheed
Amin sends message on royal split to Snowdon
President Idi Amin of Uganda sent a message to Lord Snowdon praising his charity work in Uganda and offering sympathy over Prince Philip and Princess Margaret's separation. Amin warned that marriages to high born ladies can be dismissed by wives and called the royal split a lesson for men. Snowdon, visiting Australia, was unavailable for comment.
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London
Reuter
Idi Amin
Uganda
Lord Snowdon
Margaret
Radio Uganda
Amin
Australia
Sydney
Kissinger Warns Cuba Over Southern Africa Moves
U S Secretary Kissinger warned Cuba against military actions in southern Africa including Angola and Rhodesia. He said Washington will not accept Cuban expeditionary forces and any U S action could affect relations with African nations while reiterating support for majority rule.
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Dallas
Reuter
U.S
Henry Kissinger
Cuba
Africa
Rhodesia
United States
World Affairs Council
Popular Movement For the Liberation of
Angola
Kissinger
Salisbury
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Little Bow
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Lou Hyndman
House
Speaker
Medicine Hat
Federal
Bill Sass
the News
Sam Stone
Helen Gibson
Lucille Moyer
George Davison
Renny Lehr
Vaughan Hallock
Ridley Shaw
John Muirhead
Union of National Defence Employees
Morley Falls
Kay Luna
Doug Moser
Doug Fleming
Bert Hargrave
Redcliff
Alf Dutton
Jim Horsman
Brooks
Fred Mandeville
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