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The forecast calls for few clouds with a 20 percent chance of rain. High near 17 and low around 0 degrees. Map on page B2.
16 Apr 1985
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1985
Page
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The forecast calls for few clouds with a 20 percent chance of rain. High near 17 and low around 0 degrees. Map on page B2.
The U S Supreme Court ruled 7 2 to preserve secrecy protections for CIA sources amid a MKULTRA brainwashing program case. The ruling blocks disclosure of researchers and institutions involved in the 1950s and 60s, including work tied to the Allan Memorial Institute in Montreal. A Public Citizen suit by Ralph Nader prompted the challenge. Canadian plaintiffs say the decision may not affect their pending suit.
Alberta Environment Minister Fred Bradley announced a ban on importing hazardous waste from other provinces after May 15. One company remains allowed to fulfill existing PCB contracts, then must stop imports. A provincial disposal plant at Swan Hills is planned in 2 3 years, with future imports limited and reviewed case by case.
Two spacewalkers David Griggs and Jeffrey Hoffman attached improvised flyswatter like tools to the shuttle Canadian arm to grab a 10 cm lever on the Syncom satellite. The aim is to restore power to the $80 million military communications satellite and salvage the mission.
ILMA SELLERS reports City Council moved to discuss moving Hy Point Feeds from the Foundry Street site after a March 14 explosion and fire killed one and injured four. Mayor Grimm and Aid. Kelly plan action soon, weighing favorable relocation options and a future siting.
In Red Deer Alberta former student Cain Ramstead testifies Keegstra did not advocate hatred but spoke of a conspiracy by Jewish financiers to create a world government. The testimony details claims of Zionist influence and secret societies while noting Keegstra was fired after parents complained.
Alderman Karen Green, chair of the Community Services Committee, says the council did not ignore Redcliff or the River Valley Authority in removing a Redcliff Echo Dale Park footbridge from the development list. She notes extensive prior discussions and that RVA priorities remain under consideration.
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