10 May 1971
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 10, 1971
Page
1
Ottawa authorities say sustained strength of the West German mark in foreign exchange markets could boost German Canadian trade after the mark freed from controls. If the mark holds, Canadian exports to Germany could fall in price for German buyers while imports rise in cost, but long term effects remain uncertain.
Ottawa Parliament resumes debate on the prairie farm income stabilization bill as the government accuses the opposition of filibustering while the opposition accuses the government of bribery. The measure seeks a stabilization fund funded by farmers two percent of receipts and government four percent to lift income toward the five year average.
Secretary of State William Rogers returned to Washington after a two week, 18000 mile mission in Europe and the Middle East. He told Nixon the gap between Israel and Arab states has narrowed and both sides appear ready for progress toward peace. He noted a canal reopening as a potential first step to a broader agreement.
West Germany moves to float the mark, aiming to curb U.S. dollar inflows and ease inflation. The action follows similar moves by Canada, Britain, France, and Italy, with mixed market reactions in Frankfurt, London, and global bullion markets.
The body of Stanley Wilfred Robertson, 40, was found near Prince Albert seven months after RCMP officers Sat Schrader and D B Anson were killed at his farm. Police say Robertson died of a .22 heart wound from a rifle similar to three weapons found with him. The search began Oct 9 and involved over 100 police with aircraft tracking dogs and armed forces gear.
The Royal Family continues a 10 day centennial tour across British Columbia with events from Powell River to Prince George. Elizabeth will unveil a new hospital plaque at Prince Rupert and Haida chiefs will greet the royals at Sandspit.
George C Scott won the Emmy for best single performance by an actor for The Price, accepted by friend Jack Cassidy on his behalf after Scott declined the Oscar for Patton. Suzanne Pleshette announced the winner, with Scott praised for his restrained approach to acting and voting changes. Additional Emmys went to The Andersonville Trial, The Neon Ceiling, All in the Family, The Odd Couple, The Flip Wilson Show, and The Burt Bacharach Special, while NBC led networks with 35 wins.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP investigators probe failure of Mariner VIII. Mariner IX launch planned for May 18 to Mars despite delay. Atlas Centaur second stage lost control 92 miles up and payload and stage fell into the Atlantic. NASA officials say the May 18 launch will proceed during the investigation.
The US command says it plans no inquiry into claims by a former sergeant and five Vietnamese women that troops of the American Division massacred 30 to 60 villagers in April 1969 after a booby trap killed a soldier. Army officials in Washington have begun an inquiry after testimony by former Sgt. Danny Spencer Notley before a congressional committee.
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