25 Mar 1976
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1976
Page
1
Saskatchewan budget highlights show agriculture faces the largest cut from 57.9 million to 49.9 million as Farm Cost Reduction Act funding falls from 12.7 million to 5.5 million. A new 300 thousand program supports locally owned seed cleaning plants while federal stabilization calls loom.
The Commons report notes Ray Hnatyshyn from Saskatoon Biggar appointed deputy Conservative House leader. Big business urges government tax cuts to spur energy saving investments and new equipment adoption. The anti inflation board reports success in lowering prices and lists five companies agreeing to pause planned increases. Northern Affairs minister promises northerner job guarantees if Mackenzie Valley pipeline proceeds. Thameor Holdings charged with eight counts of misleading advertising at airport duty free shops. Prime Minister to issue guidelines for senior public servants retiring to join private firms dealing with government. The Commons will debate government spending. the Senate will debate several government bills.
Liberal Cy Macdonald and Conservative Dick Collyer warned Saskatchewan residents face higher taxes as grants to local governments shrink. Macdonald cautioned potash loan guarantees could be canceled if Liberals return, while Collyer doubted revenue projections and warned of a potential historic deficit. A Chamber of Commerce spokesman praised restraint though.
Progressive Conservative MP Otto Jelinek claims at least two Soviet diplomats in Canada were expelled from other nations, naming Maj. Vladimir Vasiliev and Vladimir Weber. He alleges many embassy staff are KGB agents and calls for MPs to press for their recall. MacEachen disputes and says no accredited diplomat was expelled. RCMP caution prevents further detail.
The Canadian Labor Congress plans to bolster its campaign at the local level after withdrawing labor representatives from two federal advisory councils. President Joe Morris said the CLC will back locals facing issues from the anti inflation program and that a country wide general strike was not discussed.
President Ford asks Congress to approve 135 million to fund vaccine production for 200 million Americans. He seeks quick action before the April recess so most citizens can be protected by late November amid fears of a swine flu outbreak. He met with scientists and officials to discuss the plan.
In Kampala, President Amin orders strict fuel saving as Uganda faces an oil shortage. Factories close, transport is restricted, and ministers and officers are told to avoid luxury driving while Amin rides a bicycle at Entebbe and seeks emergency oil from the Arab League.
Former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter in Milwaukee criticizes Henry Kissinger for not ruling out a U S invasion of Cuba if Cuban troops enter Africa. He argues policy should reflect public opinion and warns against US military actions referencing Vietnam lessons.
Notley, Alberta NDP leader, challenged the government's 1976-77 budget during debate, criticizing its restraint theme and calling for tax reform. He accused the finance chief of manipulating figures, urged a taxation commission, and warned municipalities and social services face cuts amid a looming revenue shift from non renewables.
President Valery Giscard d estaing told French citizens the economy is recovering and pledged to push his reform program. He also announced Jacques Chirac will lead efforts to fuse the three main pro government parties into one organized force.
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