Canada calls for UN seating of People's Republic of China
External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp urged the General Assembly to seat the People's Republic of China promptly, signaling Canada’s stance against retaining Taiwan's Nationalist seat. He argued China’s chair is essential for realism in disarmament talks and UN effectiveness, noting the absence weakens the UN.
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Widow wins 480000 in Irish sweepstakes prize
Dublin reports Mrs E J Hitsman of London Ontario won the giant Irish sweepstakes super prize worth 200000 pounds about 480000 dollars at parity. It was the fourth drawing and second time a Canadian took the top prize. The draw used the Cambridgeshire Stakes basis with 50000 pound awards for holders of tickets on the winning horse.
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Mahalia Jackson Seriously Ill Flight To Chicago Planned
Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, 59, hospitalized in Munich, is diabetic and will be flown to Chicago Friday by a U.S. Army aircraft for further examination and treatment. Moon probe Luna 19 remains on course at 74,000 miles from Earth per Tass. Alberta snowstorm causes heavy slush with up to 44 inches in forests and rain in other areas. temps near 45F.
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Canadian energy minister J J Greene suffers stroke in Tokyo
Canadian Energy Minister J J Greene, 51, suffered a mild stroke in Tokyo, left side partly paralyzed but able to answer questions. He remained drowsy but not in danger at Tokyo Women’s Medical College, under care of Dr Hiramori. Greene arrived with a seven man delegation to discuss energy matters, uranium fuels, and possible enrichment plants with Japan.
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Trudeau says grains bill justice, blasts opposition in Commons
Prime Minister Trudeau accuses Conservatives and New Democrats of opposing his grains stabilization bill on legal grounds, arguing farmers would get $100 million under the new bill instead of $60 million owed under the Wheat Reserves Act. He says lawmakers should pass the legislation for farmer justice while acknowledging the act’s repeal. Agriculture Minister Olson notes farmers are focusing on legality of the issue.
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New Monetary System Foreseen At IMF Meeting
Washington based report describes a proposed shift away from the U S dollar as the key reserve, toward SDRs tied to gold. Barber and other finance ministers advocate replacing dollar reserves with SDRs for global trade and exchange rates. IMF directors urge rapid move to a new structure to curb currency and trade instability.
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Ulster summit ends with no agreement on internment
London dispatch reports two days of Ulster talks between Northern Ireland Premier Faulkner and Irish Prime Minister Lynch ended without agreement on internment. They diverge on ending internment and IRA movement. Heath joined in condemning violence and urged a end to emergency measures.
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Alberta government sells oil and gas leases total 988797
EDMONTON CP The Alberta government raised a total of 988797 through petroleum and natural gas lease sales on Tuesday. Provident Resources Management Ltd placed the top bid of 111522 for 15840 acres about 100 miles northwest of Medicine Hat among 19 bids. Canadian Occidental Petroleum and Seaton-Jordan also posted notable bids for leases near Vegreville and Edmonton region.
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Nixon economic measures threaten NATO unity warns official
Manlio Brosio, NATO secretary general, portrays U S fiscal steps as danger to alliance. He cites risk of political solidarity erosion and weakened defense posture amid Nixon monetary crisis. Assembly urges policy harmony while noting distrust and potential US divergence with Atlantic partners.
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