Israeli Forces Press West Beirut in Fierce Attack
Israeli tanks moved into West Beirut with units advancing from north and south as artillery and gunboats pounded PLO positions. Airstrikes hit Bir Hassan and near the stadium as heavy casualties were reported among civilians. The assault drew international protests and calls for restraint while Arafat urged Palestinians to defend West Beirut.
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Medicine Hat seeks Edmonton appeal over shallow light-cable depth
City utilities seek an Edmonton appeal to avoid digging up 10 000 feet of light-cable laid 46 to 61 centimetres deep against provincial rules. Kerr reports costs at 310 000 dollars for the Alberta Transportation project and possible trench rework options.
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Yankees Fire Manager Gene Michael After Twin Bill Loss
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dismissed manager Gene Michael Tuesday following a doubleheader defeat by the Chicago White Sox in New York. The move ends Michael’s tenure amid a season of mixed results and slumping performances.
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B C civil servants plan provincial strike
The B C Government Employees Union prepares a provincewide strike for Thursday with 40 000 members across 23 ministries, aiming to resolve 90 issues including a 6 percent raise under the restraint program. Union leader John Fryer says settlement hinges on Premier Bill Bennett’s response and essential services definitions.
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Canada Rejects Being Blamed as U S Scapegoat
External Affairs Minister Mark MacGuigan told U S Secretary of State George Shultz Canada cannot be expected to alter policies to please America. He cited U S driven tensions over uranium imports trucking border broadcasting and the Soviet gas pipeline embargo and warned of growing gaps in the NATO alliance.
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Liberals Plunge in Gallup Poll Across Canada
The Liberal Party holds 28 percent support among decided voters, while Conservatives lead 47 percent. Ontario losses and Quebec strength shape a bleak national picture with NDP at 23 percent. The poll, taken July 1 to 5, follows the June budget and shows 30 percent undecided.
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Leitch urges more aid for oil shipments to Maritimes
Edmonton energy minister Merv Leitch says federal subsidies for moving Alberta crude to Atlantic refiners are not enough to secure long term production. He plans to press federal counterpart Marc Lalonde for further measures as NEB and AERC predict continued strong output into fall despite slow sales since March 1981.
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