Hellyer unveils Action Canada program in Ottawa
Former Liberal minister Paul Hellyer launches Action Canada in Ottawa with 24 charter members. The movement aims for full employment, tax cuts, wage and price guides, strong environmental standards, urban transport, reduced bureaucracy, and direct citizen votes on constitutional changes, seeking national reach beyond parties.
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Ireland death toll climbs
An AP report notes rising fatalities in Ireland amid developing crisis. Officials warn the death toll may continue to rise as emergency responses expand and investigations proceed.
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Soldier dies shielding family in Northern Ireland blast
A British Army sergeant died after shielding a father and two children from a gelignite bomb at a security forces HQ in Springfield Road. Twenty one injured total. attack marked eighth soldier death in NI and followed a government shoot-on-sight threat.
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Inquest Opens Into Meteor Crew Deaths as RCMP Subpoena Witnesses
RCMP subpoena witnesses for the inquest into 32 crew deaths aboard the Meteor after a fire in crew quarters. Arson not ruled out, while 67 passengers and 59 crew escaped unharmed. Transport officials to report to the minister on whether to call a formal inquiry. Norwegian investigators to arrive and assess the scene.
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Five Medicine Hat Credit Union staff resign over layoff
All five women employees at Medicine Hat Savings and Credit Union quit their jobs effective May 28 in protest of a board decision to lay off one staff member. Manager Eugene Bergh said the board has support from the provincial Credit Union Federation and will reopen with adequate staff after today’s brief closure.
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Drought Cripples Mexican Farming Across Six States
A severe drought grips six northern Mexican states near the U S border and along the Gulf coast, threatening cattle herds and the agricultural balance. Tens of thousands of cattle may have died or be at risk without rain, prompting farmers to seek imports of green fodder and grain totaling hundreds of thousands of tons and possibly soymeal.
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Organization bill moves toward passage in Commons
Ottawa report shows the government reorganization bill advancing to passage in the Commons after cross party accord ends a debate logjam. The plan allows creation of new ministries and a department absorbing environmental work, with fisheries minister Jack Davis to lead the new portfolio.
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Saskatchewan election set to address labor disputes
Premier Ross Thatcher announced a general election for June 23 with the Liberals pledging a labor management court if reelected. The race features full slates from Liberal and NDP, while Conservatives and Social Credit field few candidates amid shifting party fortunes.
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NATO nuclear weapons face waning support among allies
Canadian Defence Minister Donald Macdonald notes growing reluctance to use or expand NATO nuclear forces. He says the NATO nuclear planning group aims to maintain current troop levels and avoid buildup while awaiting East West disarmament talks. He questions strategies like nuclear demolition devices and cites U S influence in policy decisions. Other participants include Norway Britain Greece and the Netherlands.
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Crowds greet Trudeau in Murmansk on Arctic tour
Enthusiastic crowds welcomed Prime Minister Trudeau and wife Margaret in Murmansk as they paused before heading to Leningrad. The visit follows a Moscow agreement with Premier Kosygin on Arctic cooperation.
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Seale Huggins Charges Dismissed Over Impartial Jury
A Superior Court judge in New Haven dismissed charges against Black Panther Chairman Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins due to massive publicity making an impartial jury impossible to assemble. In Istanbul, Turkey the justice minister announced the arrest of a 24 year old economics student as a prime suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Israeli Consul General Ephraim Elrom. In Sicily a lava flow forced evacuation of Fornazzo as trucks await at the edge of the town on Mount Etna.
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