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Show 3U Wednesday, July 17, 137 Page 17 iTS STILL OUT THERE skis contention that OTTAWA Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau of Canada gained a much broader base of power as his Liberal Party made significant gains in the countrys parliament election held Monday, July 3th. The Liberals gained thirty-tw- o seats in the House of Commons, rising from 109 to 141 seats in the body. 264-memb- er Trudeaus party swinging from a minority to a majority in .the House, he will have a freer hand in implementing his policies. Having already served six years in office, the Prime Minister was given a five-yemandate to continue as the countrys political leader. ar TOKYO Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka of Japan did not fare as well as his Canadian counterpart. A record turnout of Japanese voters rejected Tanakas party in the July 7th election, apto in parently response continuing inflation and what was termed exLiberal-Democrat- ic cesses of big business. The election is not seen as an immediate threat to Tanakas power in that the voting was held to fill 130 seats in the Diet. This parliamentary body is largely ornamental and exercises very little political clout. The results could be an indication of the Prime Ministers political future, however. LISBON Portuguese Premier Adelino da Palma resigned on Tuesday, July 9th. The information ministry stated the move was in response to the Council of States refusal to grant da Palmas request for greater power. Other resignations aree expected to follow and Portugal is in the midst of its worst political crisis since military-backe- d da Palma forces overthrew lightest Marcelo Caetano last April. WASHINGTON Former White House aide John Ehrlichman was found guiltyy on all but one count of the conspiracy and perjury charges which were brought against him by government prosecutors on Friday, July 12th. Mr.Ehrlichman, who plans to appeal the case, said the verdict has not shaken his faith in the American judicial systemaand that he fully expects to be exonerated during the appeals process. In a letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, President Nixon assumed full responsibility for 17 wiretaps which took place from 1969 to 1971. The move was viewed to be presidential support of Secretary of State Henry Kissinger who is currently being questioned by the committee as to his role in the wiretapping of government officials and newsmen. On Monday, July 8th, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments concerning1 President Nixons refusal to relinquish White House tapes to Special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Presidential lawver James St. Clair stated an order forcing Nixon to surrender the evidence would diminish the Democratic process. rtt. DINE in theat It w?as Jawor- - conversations in the presidential version even though these sections dealt with Watergate and other related matters. Earl Warren, former Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, died on Tuesday, July 9th at the age of 83. Warren headed the high court for 16 years and during that time its decisions were the impetus for far reaching social change. SALT LAKE CITY Representative Wayne Owens gained the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination for the state of Utah at the partys convention on Saturday, July 13th. Mr. Owens was selected by delegates over Salt Lake attorney Donald Holbrook in spite of Governor Calvin Hamptons endorsement of Holbrook. The race for the 2nd Congressional District seat will be decided in a September 10 primary election which will pit Allan Howe against Daryl McCarty. SPORTS Shooting a final round of 70 for a 282 total, South African Gary Player won the British Open golf tournament of on Saturday, July 13th. Player, who underwent a major operation 18 months ago, was hotly pursued by habitual winner Jack Nicklaus in the last round but the Johannesburg rancher hung on to win his eighth major title. The National Football League players strike entered its third week and there is no immediate settlement in sight. The strike has already resulted in the cancellation of the College Game and may provide a boost to the new World Football League. One of the basic issues is the players demand for the elimination of the option and reserve clauses which are standard in present player contracts. Although its hard to believe, the pro football season has started, WFL football that is. Games in Chicago, Philadelphia, Birmingham, Orlando, and Memphis on Wednesday night, July 10th, drew an average crowd of 42,000. This turnout puts the WFL considerably ahead of the old AFL, which proved much less attractive to fans in 1960, the year of its inception . Vince Borylax stepped down as President of the Utah Stars basketball team on Wednesday July 10th. The controversial official considered to be one of the best front office men in the sport, was noted for his manner. All-St- ar out-spok- en DOCK SUNSHINE crtfe cEATINg if a claim of absolute executive privilege were upheld our constitutional form of government is in serious jepordy. Mr. St. Clair and White House staff members have not said whether or not Nixon would abide by an unfavorable high court ruling. Surprise! More Watergate revelations. The House Judiciary Committees version of the White House tapes are termed to be substantially different from the version offered by President Nixon. Many of the passages which were labeled inaudible by the White House were somehow capable of being heard by the committee. 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