Pepin optimistic on dollar decision and Europe trade
Ottawa DP report notes Trade Minister Jean-Luc Pepin says freeing the dollar from gold could help Canada's commercial position. He also expects Britain's move toward the European Market to benefit long term Canadian trade with Europe after a German mission in West Germany. Canada’s 1970 currency moves cited. Germany remains Canada’s top continental partner with roughly $750 million trade last year.
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Soldier shot in back at Londonderry post
British forces report a soldier critically wounded by a guerrilla bullet at an observation post near Bogside Londonderry. Army says the nose was fired to create a dum dum effect and the weapon’s calibre is undecided. He was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in serious condition as IRA violence escalates across Northern Ireland with bombings in Belfast Newry and Belnek. Police and security measures intensify as internees move to Long Kesh camp.
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Star Buys Telegram Subscriptions for 10 Million
Toronto Star publisher Boland Honderich announced The Star has purchased the Toronto Telegram subscription list for 10 million dollars. The Telegram will fold, with Star planning to lease the Telegram plant and presses to handle increased circulation and advertising. The move follows Telegram's annual loss of about 1 million and lack of a going concern buyer. The Star aims to expand production at its new plant at 1 Yonge Street.
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Marchers protest Amchitka test in Victoria Canada
In Victoria Washington a coffin shaped mock bomb was ferried to Port Angles as 600 marchers led by the Amchitka II Committee held a six hour rally of skits songs and speeches. Over 14 000 petition signatures were gathered urging President Nixon to cancel the five megaton Amchitka test scheduled for next month.
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UN warned of bankruptcy from past peacekeeping debts
Secretary General U Thant in his tenth and final report warns the UN faces bankruptcy due to debts from earlier peacekeeping missions. He cautions war could reemerge in the Middle East as new powers loom and urges delegations to press for China’s admission. The China question dominates the assembly as mid October debate looms.
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Historic Red Cross talks open between Koreas Panmunjom
North and South Koreans held a 57 minute session in Panmunjom for preliminary talks on separated families. The first formal dialogue in 23 years aims at early full dress Red Cross talks and eventual reunification. Both sides plan permanent liaison offices about 50 yards apart linked by telephones.
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Pathologists confirm gunshot deaths of Attica hostages
Two pathologists re examined the Attica uprising bodies confirming nine of ten prison employees killed by gunfire during the police assault, contradicting earlier throat slashings reports. Drs. Edland Siegel Baden praised the work. Task Force officials withheld specific details.
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GM Canada to cut Ontario plant workforce by seven percent
General Motors of Canada Ltd announced a winter workforce reduction of about seven per cent across five Ontario plants. The company cited Japanese competition as a major factor influencing the cut. Across the globe, Irene’s remnants brought heavy rains to Nicaragua as it moved north. Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah No. 5732 with prayers and family meals as many took part in a four day holiday.
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Papers scarce in Britain as presses shut over pay dispute
Britain faces a newspaper blackout as the Newspaper Publishers Association orders eight national dailies and two London evening papers closed. About 16.5 million readers are affected across the country and 30,000+ workers are impacted. Trades union leaders meet to seek settlement.
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Winter Unemployment Forecast Signals Hard Times
Economists warn Canada faces a tough winter with unemployment near February’s peak of 675,000 and a rise in food prices hitting households. August unemployment at 6.5 percent, seasonally adjusted, prompts Trudeau to task four ministers with answers as Parliament Hill convenes.
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