Kierans Under Attack Over Postal Service Policy
Ottawa CP report shows opposition attacks on Postmaster-General Eric Kierans over postal service decline and rising costs, as two non-confidence motions fail 99-67. Debate shifts to Official Languages Act amid criticism of cuts to small post offices and sustained price hikes.
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Canada’s Arctic sovereignty debate stirs in Commons
Prime Minister Trudeau told Parliament that Canada’s claim to Arctic waters including the Northwest Passage is disputed by some nations. He said no country challenges sovereignty generally, but maps and opinions differ. He defended Ottawa’s stance while noting US interest in the Manhattan voyage and oil prospects in Alaska and the Northwest.
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Optimism grows as talks resume in Air Canada strike
In Montreal talks led by federal mediators Bernard Wilson and William Kelly continued with rising optimism a settlement may be near for Air Canada workers who began striking April 20. Labor Minister Bryce Mackasey said progress is substantial but he remains an observer while wage guidelines are denied.
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Budget due next month as Benson signals review
Ottawa Finance Minister Edgar Benson said a budget would be presented next month but gave no date. He indicated a general economy review without implying major tax changes, noting revenues and expenditures align with October predictions and the balance target by March 31 remains.
Venus V capsule reaches Venus area and reports atmosphere
Soviet Venus V space craft reached Venus area and sent a 53 minute descent capsule that radioed temperature pressure and chemical readings. It carried a Lenin bas relief pennant to the surface and raised questions about whether the capsule touched down.
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Lodge presents Nixon's peace plan at Paris talks
United States Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge formally presented President Nixon's eight point plan at the Vietnam peace talks in Paris. He said the other side indicated they would consider the proposals after the 17th full scale session. North Vietnam and the National Liberation Front denounced the plan but did not reject it outright, while Hanoi and the Front dismissed the U.S. objectives as neocolonialism.
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No News Monday Victoria Day Advertising Deadlines
The News will not publish on Monday due to Victoria Day. Display ad deadlines for Tuesday May 20 and Wednesday May 21 are listed, with May 17 as the cutoff for some deadlines. Classified ads also have a May 17 deadline, while the Wednesday 21 deadline is set for May 20.
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Strom backs language bill in Alberta cabinet deal
Ottawa reports Premier Harry Strom of Alberta quietly supports the federal official languages bill after a confidential talk with Prime Minister Trudeau on federal provincial relations. Cabinet changes described as an honorable compromise with western provinces address courts language use and promotion for English speakers.
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Supreme Court backs Alberta farmer in 38 thousand payout
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld Matthew H. Brownscombe of Rockyford Alberta’s appeal and ordered the province’s public trustee to pay him 38 000 dollars plus accrued interest since 1962. Brownscombe farmed the late Robert M Vercamert’s property for 29 years under a verbal agreement to receive the farm upon death. The public trustee sold the farm in 1962 for 38 000 dollars, a decision the Alberta Supreme Court initially overturned but the federal court restored the original judgment in a unanimous ruling. The case confirms Brownscombe’s entitlement to the land value and accumulated interest.
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Blaiberg rushed to hospital after exhaustion recovery
CAPE TOWN AP Dr Philip Blaiberg 59 longest surviving heart transplant recipient was taken to hospital by ambulance three days after doctors ordered a weeklong bed rest in his apartment to recover from exhaustion. MONTREAL CP A home made bomb caused about 1500 damage with no injuries at a Laval residence on a balcony rear of Lionelo Carboselo’s home police say. TEGUCIGALPA AP Anti American students clashed with Honduran police during a second violence flareup sparked by Governor Rockefeller’s visit on a Nixon mission.
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