Prairie drought fears loom as Omega Block grips Prairies
Weather expert Bruce and climatologists link a persistent Omega Block to dry conditions across Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. Unseasonable March heat melts remaining snow as dust and arid land spread. Cattle feed shortages and reservoir depletion threaten farms though Manitoba reports heavier fall moisture and uneven soil saturation.
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Lougheed says Tories ready to bite the bullet on energy fight
Premier Peter Lougheed told Calgary reporters at the Alberta PC convention that delegates are prepared to weather a national energy dispute, but he remains pessimistic about renewed Ottawa talks. He noted the Feb 1980 stance and said Alberta may not change its position without a significant proposal from Ottawa.
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Effort to Dump Thatcher Grows Amid Tory Revolt
In London a Conservative revolt against Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gains visibility as moderates from Labour consider forming the Social Democratic party. Polls show potential backing for a Labour Liberal alliance and strong support for the new group, even without an alliance, reshaping political momentum.
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Mounting crime disrupts Hawaii tourism and prompts protests
Honolulu residents rally after four teenagers are acquitted in a gang rape case involving a Finnish tourist. The acquittals follow the later not guilty by reason of insanity ruling in the stabbing death of Sandra Yamashiro, fueling protests, letters, and tourism officials' crime programs.
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Hawaii
Randall Saito
Sandra Yamashiro
Hawaii Visitors Bureau
Roger Clapham
Aldergrove
B.C
Kauai
Poles cancel strike amid Warsaw tensions
Solidarity in Warsaw canceled a two hour strike after the Communist Party accused the union of creating anarchy over protests after police beatings of leaders last week. National leaders meet in Bydgoszcz where the incident began and local bodies delay further action. Warsaw officials report Jaruzelski met pact commanders amid Soviet bloc maneuvers.
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Poland
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Vancouver Grain Exports Hindered by China Ship Shortage
Grain elevators in Vancouver are full of wheat bound for China due to a lack of Chinese ships. Delays threaten other port customers as rail cars back up and shipments slip. A Wheat Board official says China has 12 million tonnes of wheat bought worldwide and is delaying shipments, with Vancouver contracts for February to July totaling 1.4 million tonnes.
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Winnipeg
George Hedalen
Wheat Board
U.S. Postpones SALT Talks as Nuclear Arm Control Moves
The Reagan administration delays technical SALT talks with the Soviet Union due to lack of a head for the U.S. delegation and need for more preparation. The review, set for Geneva, marks a first step toward new Europe focused nuclear arms control negotiations after Robert Buchheim's resignation.
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Allegations Rise Over Roger Hollis as Soviet Spy Aide
London MPs demand a Commons statement on claims that Sir Roger Hollis former MI 5 chief and potential Soviet mole may rank as the most damaging spy in history The Daily Mail cites unresolved suspicions and a 30 year interrogation amid wider postwar security scandals including Burgess MacLean Philby and Blunt scandals
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Kim) Philby
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Blunt
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