Oil price delay dispute between Alberta and Ottawa deepens
Alberta's Don Getty and federal Energy Minister Alastair Gillespie clashed over delaying a January 1 crude oil price increase. Getty called the meeting disturbing, warning the federal plan to pause rises could reverse an existing agreement. Ottawa argues a temporary postponement serves the national interest while Alberta questions feasibility and long term impact on investment.
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Pete the Weapon named South Africa's prime minister
Defence Minister Pieter Botha won the National party caucus vote to become South Africa's new prime minister replacing the ailing John Vorster who resigned on September 20. Vorster was nominated for president as the post was vacant after Nicolaas Diederichs died in August.
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Gangster links to Castro plot in Kennedy assassination hearings
The 63 year old Florida mob boss testified about his role in a 1960 plot to kill Fidel Castro and his alleged ties to Jack Ruby. He denied involvement in a Castro retaliation plan and described past Cuban casino closures and a 1959 detention.
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Chretien talks dollar sinks to 45 year low
The Canadian dollar slides to 84.60 U.S. cents in early trading, a 45 year low, after Finance Minister Jean Chretien says Ottawa will not seek IMF aid. Traders note no new developments but warn sentiment remains weak as markets await Friday's trade data.
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Israel moves toward peace talks with Egypt after Camp David vote
Israel prepares for negotiations with Egypt following Knesset approval of Camp David peace frameworks and a plan to withdraw Sinai settlers if a treaty is reached. Begin expects talks to start soon with delegations in Ismailia and Cairo as Sadat presses for comprehensive regional peace.
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Carter prepared to act as rail strike drags on
Washington's Carter administration moved toward emergency action under the National Railway Labor Act to end a three day rail strike. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall met with White House aides as union leaders and Norfolk Western negotiators pressed for a settlement beyond a noon deadline.
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Espionage Trial Opens for UN Employees From Soviet
In Newark New Jersey a 16 member jury seated after hours of screening begins espionage trial for two Soviet UN workers Valdik Enger 39 and Rudolf Chernyayev 43. Judge Frederick Lacey led voir dire with over 100 questions on views of the Soviet Union dissidents and religious persecution before opening statements.
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