Diefenbaker backs bid split in official languages vote
In Ottawa the official languages bill clears second reading 197 to 17 with 40 Conservatives for and 16 against led by John Diefenbaker. Liberals NDP and Creditistes back the bill as Western Conservatives oppose citing constitutionality and public service hiring concerns. The bill creates English and French as official languages and a language commissioner while bilingual districts arise where 10 percent speak both languages. The debate prompted party splits and calls for broader public explanation. Separately, second reading approved for a Criminal Code amendment banning off track betting shops.
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Commons Justice Committee
Doubtful Stanfield Will Try to Expel Tory Rebels
Ottawa CP report says Opposition Leader Robert Stanfield is unlikely to expel the 17 Conservative rebels who voted against the party line on the official languages bill. Expulsion is hard in Parliament, but the party may refuse nomination at the next election. The revolt risks delaying the bill as Liberal opposition fears a stalled process.
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Robert Stanfield
John Diefenbaker
Shouting match halts Ottawa agri culture committee session
Ottawa CP A shouting match at the Commons agriculture committee halted the night session after MP Jack Horner challenged the Wheat Board report. Chair Bruce Beer delayed proceedings as MPs traded barbs and a quorum failed to form.
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Wheat Board
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Alf Gleave
NDP
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Ross Whicher
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Mr. Douglas
Douglas
Canadian Federation of Agriculture seeks cash payments and price floor
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture urged Ottawa to provide immediate cash handouts of 2 per acre up to 2000 per producer and to guarantee minimum wheat prices via a two price system. It warned of a $400 million drop in grain income in the year ending July 31 and called for ongoing policy review and regular government meetings.
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Heatstroke deaths surge in northern India report
Reuters reports at least 40 people have died from heatstroke in northern India over recent days, including 11 newborns. In Jerusalem Jericho rockets from Jordan wounded a civilian and sparked fires in three stores.
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Alberta Resources Railway opens with grand spike ceremony
Premier Harry Strom drives the golden last spike at Grande Prairie as the Alberta Resources Railway officially opens a 234 mile link to Pacific markets. The project cost 96 million dollars, far above the 40 million initial estimate, with delays and criticism fading as resource potential is highlighted.
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Scurry Rainbow Oil Ltd
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Great Slave Lake
Northwest Territories
Canada
NATO withdrawal sparks anxiety at ministers meeting
British Defence Minister Denis Healey warned that Canada's planned phased reduction of its 10,000 man European force could trigger similar NATO cuts. European NATO allies voiced grave concern as Canadian Defence Minister Leo Cadieux prepared to outline details, with final decisions deferred to the December foreign ministers gathering.
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Police urge blanket use of wiretaps for crime and terror
Ottawa MPs heard a plea from police for continued right to electronic surveillance to prevent terrorism and fraud. Montreal Police Director Jean-Paul Gilbert cited a riot at a June parade and a plan to assassinate Prime Minister Trudeau, noting police had definite information.
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Chicago hospitals rocked by murder and crime charge
A Cook County grand jury will hear charges against at least eight people tied to crimes at Chicago State Hospital and Tinley Park hospital. Eight cases involve murder and rape. reports cite arson theft narcotics trafficking and brutal sexual assaults. Government officials called the conditions shocking and intolerable amid a two month probe ordered by Gov. Ogilvie and led by State's Attorney Hanrahan.
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