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- ↑ Winter, Hal (June 23, 1969). "Betrand retains reins". Montreal Gazette. p. 1.
- ↑ Radwanski, George (June 20, 1971). "Loubier win leaves NU strife-torn". Montreal Gazette. p. 1.
- ↑ MacPherson, Don (May 25, 1976). "Biron elected leader of UN on first ballot". Montreal Gazette. pp. 1–2.