Former Mountie arraigned on spy charges
James Morrison a former RCMP corporal faced espionage charges after a Kingston era reveal. He was released on 50000 bail posted by his son Stewart a teacher and will enter a plea Friday. A publication ban was requested as arguments were heard by Judge Roger Scott in Ottawa. Morrison was arrested in Prince Rupert BC and flown to Ottawa after a week in custody. The case ties to John Sawatsky s book and long held Soviet spy codes. Morrison denied selling out and provided a controversial 1950s RCMP statement he says was false. Proceeding could bring life imprisonment if convicted under the Official Secrets Act.
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Thatcher seeks landslide win in British election
London AP report says Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher sought a landslide victory to banish extreme left socialism as turnout pressed 75 to 80 percent in a race that could produce more than 400 Conservative seats. Labor faced disunity over nuclear policy while the centrist alliance sought to disrupt Tory dominance in the 650-seat House of Commons race.
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Historic sternwheeler trip marks Oldman River anniversary
Elliott Galt and Jerry Potts gather coal with Charles A Magrath to ready a paddled sternwheeler powered by a motorcycle engine for a July 1 Oldman River voyage commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first sternwheeler. Bruce Haig notes strong entries as eleven crews meet at Indian Battle Park at 8 a.m. to proceed to Medicine Hat.
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Former Peigan chief and son charged with fraud theft
Nelson Small ce 52 and Deva lon Small 29 of Brocket charged with one count each of fraud and theft related to an irrigation project on the Peigan reserve. They allegedly defrauded Estabrook Construction Ltd Grimshaw and Cariboo Construction Ltd Peace River of 35000 between Oct 11 and Dec 4 1982 and stole funds from the Peigan Band. Charges follow RCMP probe by Commercial Crime Section into canal work and Alberta Environment. Small Legs Sr. was band chief at the time. his son was irrigation project co ordinator.
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Rebels vow to avenge death notices
In Pretoria three black guerrillas and two others were executed after treason and related charges. Officials said the hangings occurred at 7 am as church bells rang in Soweto. Names listed were Simon eeederas 23 Jerry Moscioli 25 Marcus Motaung 27.
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Marcus Motaung
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Mulroney closes gap on Clark in Tory leadership race
Ottawa CP dispatch reports Brian Mulroney narrowing Joe Clark’s lead as Tory leadership delegates prepare for the convention. A three day poll shows Clark at 35 percent, Mulroney 19, with 14 percent for Crosbie and as many as 25 percent undecided. Clark notes possible swing to 40 percent. Crosbie campaigns for Newfoundland support and jokes about sending Newfoundland “girls” to sway Quebec voters.
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School board backs alcohol awareness over kegger crackdown
Some trustees urged a strong condemnation of post graduation kegger parties after a 17 year old was injured. Catholic Central High School Principal Terry Fortin and counselor Francis Noronha outlined plans to educate graduates and parents on alcohol and drug risks while planners hold fall meetings.
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Terry Fortin
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CCHS
Francis Noronha
Frank Peta
Ralph Hims
Peta
Hans Lisowicz
Noronha
Bob Kolesar
City woman to stand trial for arson and murder charges
A 32 year old Lethbridge woman, Susan Rose Bernice Janni, will appear in Court of Queen's Bench for arraignment July 11 on arson and murder charges related to a December fire that killed two of Dirk Scholten’s six children. A preliminary inquiry found sufficient evidence. publication details are banned. Also charged are two counts of arson, one of break-in, and two breach of probation. Meanwhile Pioneer 10 is set to cross Neptune’s orbit and leave the solar system, over 4.5 billion kilometres from Earth, early Monday, outside all known planets.
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Final exams begin at Lethbridge Institute
Happy writers at Lethbridge Institute start final exams signaling summer near. Henderson Lake Pool set to offer another look at smiling faces in a couple of weeks.
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Lethbridge Institute
Henderson Lake Pool
Seen and Heard Today in a British Royal Brief and Soviet Debate
A Buckingham Palace official cites Viscount Linley on voting intentions amid royal protocols. A Soviet expert argues for paying couples to bear children to curb population decline, saying parenthood is a state asset. A Balzam spy ship near Juan de Fuca is monitored by Canadian forces. Local sightings include Mabel Harrold exiting a provincial building and Beth Hannan aiming for a racquetball trophy, with other notes on regional drought and retirement group achievements.
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