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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Aug 04, 1984

Page

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Weather Forecast Sunny With Slight Rain Chance

The weather page notes sunny skies with a 30 percent chance of rain on Sunday. High near 32 degrees, low around 15. Map on page 20.

Five Burned as Propane Tank Explodes at Ontario Cottage

Five men suffered second and third degree burns to 30 to 50 percent of their bodies after a propane tank exploded at a Sand Lake Ontario cottage near the Manitoba border. Victims include Terry Moore and Michael Moore both of Winnipeg and two of their sons, ages 14 and 10, plus a 16 year old Toronto boy. The blast occurred as Michael Moore was venting a 45 kilogram tank. All were in critical condition at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre.

Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre Ontario Manitoba Sand Lake Ont Terry Moore Michael Moore Alex Oliver Toronto Moore Island

Drought tightens grip on central Alberta farmers

In Stettler Alberta farmers face worsening drought after southern areas, with district agriculturist Glen Werner noting many skipped all risk crop insurance, leaving them without a safety net as crops fail and hope fades.

Stettler Alta Alberta Glen Werner Edmonton Werner

Tories lead Liberals in national poll after debates

The first national poll since July kickoff shows the Progressive Conservatives at 45 percent with 33 percent undecided, while Liberals trail at 36 percent and NDP at 17 percent. Conservative leader Mulroney campaigns in Quebec as Turner questions cost disclosures.

Tories Progressive Conservatives Liberals NDP Toronto Thompson and Lightstone CTV Television Conservatives Brian Mulroney Quebec

Suitcase Bomb Blasts Madras Airport Killing 32

A suitcase bomb exploded in the Madras airport terminal injuring many as rescuers feared more deaths. Officials suspect Tamil separatists from Sri Lanka may be involved, with warnings prior to the blast and airport evacuation lapses under review.

Madras India Bay of Bengal New Delhi Gandhi Sri Lanka Ceylon Air Lanka Persian Gulf Abu Dhabi K. K. Gulati Khurshid Alam Khan Kathiresan Indira Gandhi Junius Jayewardene Tamil Nadu

Moslems clash in Tripoli leaves dead and wounded

Militias from Tawheed and the Arab Democratic party battled in Tripoli Lebanon killing at least three and wounding nine as gun boats fired on an army position in West Beirut. The fighting focused on Baal Mohsen Bab Tabbaneh and Ramlet al Baida with students returning to classes at dawn.

Reuters Beirut Lebanon Tripoli Beirut Baal Mohsen Bab Tabbaneh Islamic Unification Movement Tawheed Arab Democratic Party Ramlet al-Baida

Mulroney defense of deputy over Bank of Montreal deal

Conservative leader Brian Mulroney defended his deputy chief of staff over a Bank of Montreal debt write off involving Lee Richardson. Richardson, once Alberta premier Lougheed aide, owed $410,000 after stock losses and agreed to repay $50,000 plus stock transfer. Mulroney called him a man of unsullied honor and said he would seek Richardson’s version. Richardson did not respond to repeated calls about the arrangement.

Southam News Chicoutimi Que Brian Mulroney Bank of Montreal Lee Richardson Alberta Peter Lougheed Richardson Mulroney Quebec Calgary

Master con artist Patricia Johnson alleged coast inn scammer

Police say 55 year old Patricia Johnson posed as a grandmotherly guest at Maine coast and lake inns, racking up bills from 100 to 890 dollars over two years before disappearing. Warrants issued in New York and New Hampshire. She is held in Cumberland County jail after theft of services charges tied to Craignair Inn and Migis Lodge.

Portland Patricia Johnson Maine Randall Nichols Johnson New York New Hampshire Nichols Cumberland County Oregon Albuquerque N.M Migis Lodge Sebago Lake Casco John Son Craignair Inn St. George Migis Portland District Court

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