Red Cross Launches Daytime Airlift Into Biafra
In Lagos, the Red Cross will start an accelerated daytime airlift of food and medicine into besieged Biafra for 10 days after a government agreement easing flights. Five to six planes, carrying about 50 tons each, will operate from Fernando Poo with stocks of 3,500 tons. Nigerian troops clash in Aba as they battle for the town.
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Postal rate hike pending Parliament approval
Ottawa reports postal rates will rise with major changes for letters, newspapers, and magazines. Parliament must approve domestic letter and periodical increases, with November 1 as effective date for non parliamentary changes. New rates include five cent Christmas cards, five cent postcards, and revised third and fourth class charges.
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Czech reform leader quits amid push to ease Soviet ties
Architect of Czechoslovakia's economic reform, Deputy Premier Ota Sik, resigned on Tuesday night, with President Ludvik Svoboda accepting. Foreign Minister Jiri Hajek also faced Kremlin anger as Izvestia denounced him for seeking closer West ties. Sik remained in Belgrade while Hajek stayed in Switzerland.
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U S and NATO pledge to keep troops in Europe
The United States and NATO likely will issue a joint statement pledging no further reductions of forces in Europe. Officials say 34,000 U.S. troops redeployed in 1967 could be sent back for maneuvers in West Germany next year as part of the balance against Soviet moves in Czechoslovakia. NATO faces a fresh look at detente as Soviet diplomats argue the invasion was a domestic matter and not to stall Western outreach.
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Bombs kill one at Tel Aviv central bus station
Tel Aviv police say three explosions near the central bus station killed one person and wounded 49. The blasts, heard within seconds of each other near a typically crowded area, were likely set by Arab terrorists, marking a renewed wave of attacks following a prior Jerusalem incident.
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Canada GNP seen rising seven percent this year
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce forecasts a seven percent rise in gross national product and a 3.5 to four percent gain in real output for Canada this year. Montreal reports test of new anti rejection serum for transplant patients across the country. RCMP narcotics agents in Montreal immunized against hepatitis after an outbreak in Toronto's hippie district, per a special Crown prosecutor.
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Students push Quebec secession stance at CUS conference
The Canadian Union of Students approved a 51 to 35 resolution backing Quebec's right to choose to separate from Canada if requested by Quebecers. Drafted by outgoing president Hugh Armstrong, the measure declares Quebec has faced second class status and calls for a strong central government after potential departure.
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City Council may be asked to hold vote on arena pool
Arena users decide to ask council for a plebiscite on whether to build a new arena or indoor swimming pool. The plan outlines who would use an all season arena, cites Swift Current’s million dollar facility with banquet rooms for 400, and notes the brief aims to let residents choose the preferred facility. A follow up meeting will gather usage statistics for inclusion.
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Iran rulers inspect damage after huge earthquakes
Iran's Shah and Empress toured the northeast disaster zone to view earthquake devastation that officials say left 11,000 dead and possibly up to 20,000. They planned to visit hard hit villages including Khezri, Mim, and Kakhk where thousands perished.
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Ilyushin airliner crashes in Bulgaria killing 89
An official of Bulair said a Russian built Ilyushin 18 airliner crashed at Burgas Bulgaria Tuesday night. Eighty two passengers and seven crew members were killed. The cause was not known and nationalities of victims were not disclosed. An official government announcement would follow.
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Levesque heckled during visit to St Leonard school
Prominent separatists Rene Levesque Gilles Gregoire and Doris Lussier faced a hostile reception as they toured the Aime Renaud high school occupation by students protesting the shift from French language to English pupil intake. BOOED by supporters they left as leaders burned MIS membership cards and a radio report claimed Levesque urged the students to abandon the barricaded four story building.
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