Nigeria declares Biafran secession and mobilizes troops
Nigeria's head of state Gowon orders general mobilization after the Eastern region proclaims independence as Biafra. Odumwuegu Ojukwu, ruling governor, announces the new republic and flag while Enugu hosts the federal crackdown. The crisis follows years of regional and tribal strife since 1960 independence.
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Lagos
Reuters
Nigeria
Yakubu Gowon
Ion
Khukwuemeka Odumegwu’ Ojukwu
Republic of Biafra
Enugu
Radio Biafra
Africa
Trustees undecided on schools opening plan for new year
At the Monday public school board meeting the trustees debated when to open for the 1967 68 year and how long libraries should stay open. Options included September 1 a holiday, September 5 opening, or September 1 with a teacher institute. The board referred the timing to the coordinating committee and discussed a Saturday institute.
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Coordinating Committee
O. P. Larson
Joe Levinson
Canada faces slower growth amid deficit and price rises
Ottawa reports 1966 left Canada with weak productivity, rising prices, and a large federal deficit of 428 million dollars for 1966-67. Sharp warns 1967 must match output with incomes, hinting at possible tax increases as he outlines the budget planned for 1967-68. Government revenues total 8.366 billion while expenditures reach 8.794 billion. the deficit marks a sharp rise from prior years.
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Ottawa
Canada
Sharp
Canada’s labor force hits record 7.42 million in 1966
Canada's labor force rose to an average 7.42 million in 1966, up 3.9 percent with women workers surging 7.3 percent to 2.23 million. The pre-budget white paper cautions 1967 growth will be slower amid a tight job market and wage gains. Labor income rose 12.6 percent while productivity gained minimally.
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Commons
Sharp
Canadian forces evacuees return from UN Gaza mission
234 Canadian soldiers arrived home from the Gaza UN mission with the final 720 men to be back by Thursday. Defence Minister Hellyer praised their peacekeeping work as Gen. Allard accompanied him at Trenton. The group left Gaza after Nasser ordered them out and traveled via El Arish Pisa and Shannon before landing.
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Ont
United Nations
Gaza Strip
Defence
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Jean V. Allard
Defence Staff
United Nations Emergency Force
Canada
Gaza
Nasser
United Arab Republic
UNEF
el Arish
Pisa
Italy
Shannon
Ireland
Hellyer
Mr. Hellyer
Fire damages Chinese pavilion at Expo 67 in Montreal
A three alarm fire heavily damaged the interior of the National Chinese pavilion at Expo 67 on Saint Helen's Island. No injuries were reported. The pavilion, sponsored by the government of Chiang Kai-shek, housed agricultural displays and Chinese life exhibits. Firefighters from Expo and Montreal battled the blaze, which started in an upstairs theatre. contents appeared a total loss.
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Expo
Brewers’ Association of Canada
Bell ‘Telephone Company of Canada Ltd
Air Canada
Iran
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Republic of China
Rebuilding of 48 to begin this week
In a joint announcement MLA Harry Leinweber and Agriculture Minister Harry Strom said work on Highway 48 would start this week. The project covers the Church to Lakethe area, described as the poorest section, to a 56000 pound weight limit. Completion expected early next spring, weather permitting. Tender delays blocked by preference for faster public action.
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Harry Leinweber
Agriculture
Harry Strom
Department of Highways
Highway 48
Medicine Hat
Leinweber
Strom
Pearson blamed Egypt for Canada United Arab Republic rift
Prime Minister Pearson says Egyptian mis understanding of Canada’s actions sparked the fallout with the United Arab Republic. Cairo cites UNEF status, Shazar visit, UN Security Council moves, and Alberta Johnson talks as landmarks. Both governments regret the strain and seek explanations without optimism for a swift recovery.
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Southam
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Pearson
Canada
United Arab Republic
Cairo
Martin
U.N
U Thant
U.A.R
Nasser
UNEF
Israel
Zalman Shazar
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