Queen to proclaim constitution in Ottawa patriation events
Queen Elizabeth II will proclaim the Canada Act on April 17 in Ottawa as Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau downplays patriation holiday plans. The Queen and Prince Philip arrive April 15 for private and public events ahead of Saturdays ceremony in the Senate.
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Prince Philip
National Arts Centre
Senate
North American first test-tube twins arrive early and flawless
Premature but healthy, Colin Rankin and Gregory Rankin arrive two weeks early in Oakville Ontario. Kit Rankin says the birth marks a milestone after a long process at Steptoe Edwards clinic. Doctors defend the ethical soundness of test-tube concept and emphasize trust in patients.
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Kit
Ian Rankin
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Colin Patrick Hugh Rankin
Gregory Robert Ian
In Vitro Conception Brings First Child To Oakville
An Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital birth, achieved via Britain’s in vitro technique by Steptoe and Edwards, proceeds smoothly despite placenta calcification. Obstetrician Dr. Gregory Richmond-Peck notes efforts included three trips overseas and hopeful waiting. Ethics and potential mental effects of test tube conception loom over the achievement.
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Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Britain
Patrick Steptoe
Robert Edwards
Gregory Richmond-Peck
Bouey vows to keep Bank of Canada rate policy
Ottawa report says Governor Gerald Bouey faced MPs from Liberal, PC and NDP who criticized him as he pledged to maintain a high interest rate until inflation slows. The remarks came amid partisan debate over monetary policy.
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Bouey presses inflation curb before rate cuts in Commons
Speaking to finance committee Bouey warns inflation must fall first to permit lower interest rates. He cites 11.6 percent inflation and bank rates starting 16.5 percent while criticizing wage restraint calls amid his own 104,500 salary. Critics say he is out of touch with unemployment and high loan costs.
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Ralph Ferguson
Ferguson
Michael Wilson
Gretzky Hits 200 Points In Oilers 7-2 Calgary Win
Wayne Gretzky reached a New milestone with his 200th point of the season as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 7 to 2 in Calgary. The report notes ongoing coverage with photos on Page 15.
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Columbia radio trouble tests endurance on space voyage
Columbia nears the end of a seven day mission as engineers troubleshoot a ship to shore radio issue. Flight Director Neil Hutchinson says a midcourse check shows no planned delay and that redundancy via transponders should keep the landing on schedule. Astronauts Lousma and Fullerton perform robot arm tests and scientific experiments as weather and sandstorms in New Mexico threaten launch or return timing.
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Kirby free from prosecution amid Ontario police deal
Toronto police call Kirby a violent Mafia enforcer turned informant whose crimes include firebombings and murder. The Ontario government, led by Attorney General Roy McMurtry, granted him immunity in a historic deal raising questions about admissible evidence and the extent of protections for a confessed killer.
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Southam News
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Kirby
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Roy McMurtry
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