Artist paints Stony Plain Page A7
A description notes an artist at Stony Plain painting on Page A7 while the weather map on Page B3 shows a sunny Saturday with a high of 28 and a low of 14.
03 Aug 1990
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 03, 1990
Page
1
A description notes an artist at Stony Plain painting on Page A7 while the weather map on Page B3 shows a sunny Saturday with a high of 28 and a low of 14.
Kuwait reports shelling and gunfire as Kuwaiti forces resist Iraqi attack. President Bush labels the move naked aggression and US aircraft carrier Independence with six ships heads to the Persian Gulf. NATO notes possible military options while Egypt calls for Iraqi withdrawal. Baghdad denounces critics and vows to turn the Gulf into a graveyard for aggressors.
Statistics Canada reports the composite leading indicator fell 0.4 per cent in May after a 0.4 per cent drop in April, marking a four month decline and hinting at a recession as GDP also contracted in April and May. The agency cautions a recession is not yet certain.
Thousands flee as rebels abandon key positions leaving Monrovia exposed to government forces led by President Samuel Doe. Johnson's Independent Patriotic Front withdraws to regroup against rival Charles Taylor, raising fears of renewed attacks and civilian casualties in the seven month conflict. Doe advances toward central areas, prompting mass displacement and reports of a Lutheran church massacre.
Government spokesman Gregory Shaw said rebel leaders tricked officials into signing nonbinding agreements under duress. The 112 rebels released hostages and surrendered. cabinet ministers and Prime Minister Arthur Robinson agreed to an interim government and elections within 90 days, with Robinson also resigning.
Shaw announced a 350 man Caribbean security team would reach Trinidad to aid government troops after a bloody coup attempt and looting. At least 30 people were killed and 150 wounded as stores in Port of Spain were ransacked, with rebels led by Yasin Abu Bakr seizing the state TV station and parliament and taking hostages.
Premier Robert Bourassa announced a tentative agreement with Mohawk leaders to restart negotiations over the Oka barricades. Key conditions include international observers at Kanesatake, access for legal and spiritual advisers, and food supply guarantees.
Canada summons the Iraqi ambassador to protest the invasion of Kuwait. External Affairs officials seek details on the attack and safety of Canadians in Kuwait as reports place Canadians among eight seized oilfield workers. One Canadian may be held, possibly Pierce Graham, with 12 Canadians in Kuwaiti oilfields. International action at the UN is emphasized.
A government body calls for greater openness and public access to official documents and readings. Officials emphasize transparency and accountability in how information is shared with citizens.
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