Queen to face warm welcome amid safety fears in Canada
John Walter of The Times of London warns of danger to the Queen during an eastern Canada visit but argues canceling would harm the monarchy. Premier Bennett predicts a tremendous welcome as the Queen travels to Ottawa October 12 for a federal provincial conference.
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GM UAW Strike Faces Weekend Stalemate
Detroit AP report says settlement chances look slim before weekend as GM plants halt 1965 car production in the United States. About 250 000 workers affected. losses exceed 7 million dollars daily. Key issues include plant conditions and benefits beyond wages.
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Bridge walk near finish reopens after five years
The east side pedestrian walk on Finlay Bridge will reopen next week after a five year closure. Crews began laying a new precast concrete floor two weeks ago and are two thirds complete. The old wooden floor deteriorated to a danger level.
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Constitution moves MPs to constitutional debate in Commons
In Ottawa the Commons pause farm loan bill to study a constitutional repatriation formula agreed by provincial premiers. Justice Minister Favreau and 10 attorneys general will review it next week while the farm bill proceeds, with NDP leader Douglas pressing for a debate.
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152 animals used in Suffield blast
Defence Minister Paul Hellyer told the House of Commons 152 animals were used in a 500 ton TNT blast at Suffield Experimental Station in July. The animals included 20 sheep 108 goats and 24 cattle. Survivors were euthanized after examination and all carcasses were buried post mortem.
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Former SS General Wolff Given 15 Years Hard Labor
Former SS General Karl Wolff, once Himmler’s adjutant, was sentenced to 15 years at hard labor by a West German court after being found guilty of aiding in the deportation of 300,000 Jews to extermination camps in Poland. The verdict rejects complicity and cites involvement in Nazi deportation logistics.
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China nuclear debut expected on Thursday
The report discusses a forthcoming Chinese nuclear test and the risk it poses to U S efforts to manage the war in South Viet Nam. It notes U S aims to prevent a political collapse in South Viet Nam and to dissuade China and North Viet Nam from pursuing the war, with Bundy outlining policy in Tokyo.
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Woman Found Dead in Vancouver Station With Eighty Thousand In Stocks
An elderly woman identified as Mary Hilda Hawkins, 72, collapsed and died at a railway station in Vancouver. Nine paper bags on her person contained about $80,000 in common stocks, traveler's cheques, clothing, and cash. Police seek next of kin. papers show a Chicago mailing address and a $10 monthly Canadian government annuity.
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Federal labor code bill eyed with $125 minimum wage
Ottawa report says a government bill to establish a new federal labor code was listed on the Commons order paper. Labor Minister MacEachen will introduce the measure in the House with routine first reading and no debate after his remarks.
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China may test atomic bomb soon near anniversary
Washington says China could explode its first atomic device any time possibly above ground. Analysts note Peking may time the test to its 15th anniversary of Chiang Kai shek's overthrow, with estimates stretching into 1965. U.S. Secretary Rusk says Beijing is at the edge of an atomic blast and would use early tests for propaganda and leverage in Asia.
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Lord Strathcona Horse to Tour Cyprus for UN Mission
Calgary based Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) will begin a six month Cyprus tour as part of the United Nations force. An advance party of 14 officers led by Maj. J Barry Rose left to prepare for the 89 man main body arriving after Calgary deployment. The unit will observe Greek and Turkish sides and report back to aid peaceful solutions.
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Montreal arms raid case linked to new terrorist group
Crown witnesses described activities of 1 Armee Revolutionnaire du Quebec at a Montreal preliminary hearing for six suspects charged with conspiracy in the Aug. 29 raid on International Firearms Company. Three men face murder charges in the fatal shooting of Leslie MacWilliams during the raid.
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Khanh guards against second coup amid military purge
In Saigon Premier Nguyen Khanh shelters against another coup as Lt Gen Tran Thien Khiem plans a Europe trip with Col Pham Ngoc Thao. Young officers pressure for a purge of corrupt officers and top leaders by Oct 25, while the government denies an ultimatum.
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The Nation There's a chuckle in Hansard
Charles Lynch notes the ongoing flag debate in Hansard index. MPs discussed Red Blue White and Rainbow ensigns with many entries under national flag. Pears on and Diefenbaker appear repeatedly. controversy centers on terminology and indexing oddities.
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