British government cracks huge Soviet spy ring in London
Britain expels 90 Soviet officials and cancels 15 reentry visas after defectors expose an espionage network centered on the Russian Embassy. The move, affecting nearly a fifth of embassy staff, strains UK Russia ties and could impact a planned visit by Sir Alec Douglas-Home.
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Princess Margaret and Snowdons Attend Manitoba Gallery Opening
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visit Winnipeg for the opening of the $4.5 million Winnipeg Art Gallery. They join a private gallery visit amid picket lines from electricians and CJAY-TV technicians, then attend a luncheon, park visit, and the Manitoba Theatre Centre show.
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Nixon to Meet Hirohito in Alaska Visit
President Nixon begins a 5000 mile trip to meet Emperor Hirohito at an Alaska air base. The ceremony aims to ease U S Japan tensions amid trade disputes and Japan concerns over U S policy and China outreach. The talks are expected to be largely symbolic but could improve the climate for resolving differences.
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Reuter
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Asia
China
CIA Agent Presence in Canada Questioned by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Trudeau says preliminary checks find no CIA agents operating in Canada though he will pursue further inquiries. Eldon Woolliams cites police authorities claiming CIA agents are and have long been in the country, prompting public concern.
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Ottawa
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U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Canada
Commons
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FLQ
Quebec
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Mr. Woolliams
Alberta
Students protest Amchitka blast across border
More than 3 000 protesters blocked Canada-U. S. border crossings at three sites and snarled traffic as they opposed the planned five megaton underground nuclear test in the Aleutians. Organizers called the action peaceful. RCMP noted lawful conduct and even litter cleanup. A related plan targeted a Windsor Detroit tunnel.
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B.C
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U.S
Aleutian Islands
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University of British Columbia Students’ Council
Windsor
Ont
Detroit
RCMP
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Surrey Detachment
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Douglas and
Blaine
Wash
Vancouver
Kidnapped Gilles Leblanc Held for Ransom in Hull
Police confirm 10 year old Gilles Leblanc was abducted Thursday on St Joseph Boulevard and was being held for a $3,000 ransom. Investigators say there were two ransom attempts and warn against police contact. The boy attended St Raymond School and was last seen walking home from near his family store.
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Hull
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St. Raymond School
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Korchinski apologizes to Olson over harsh House remark
Conservative MP Stan Korchinski apologized to Agriculture Minister Bud Olson after calling him a damn liar and a crook in Parliament. Olson demanded a retraction and accepted the apology as the debate over Wheat Reserves Act payments continued with other unparliamentary exchanges noted.
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Crowfoot
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Prairies
Canadian National Railways hikes fares amid rising costs
CN Rail president Norman P. MacMillan says operating costs force fare increases of up to 15 percent, effective Oct 1 after the announcement on Tuesday. In Tokyo two leftist students threw a smoke bomb and gained entry to the Imperial Palace but were quickly arrested. In Brussels Premier Gaston Eyskens dissolves parliament with general elections set for November.
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Montreal
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Reuter
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