Los Angeles Officer Arrested Over Bus Bomb
Los Angeles police officer James Pearson, once hailed for disarming a bomb on a bus used by Turkish Olympic athletes, was arrested on charges of possession of an explosive device. Police Chief Daryl Gates announced the arrest amid reports of an Armenian group claiming responsibility. The Turkish delegation of 52 people had been aboard the bus during the post Olympics incident.
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Iran teen jailed in Rome jet hijacking case
An 18 year old Iranian, Ho sein Eftekhari, was sentenced to seven and a half years for kidnapping and air piracy after a Rome court found his teenage companion Mohsem Rahgoh zar not guilty of hijacking the Iran jetliner. The Airbus diverted to Rome with 304 aboard unharmed.
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Flaws blamed for Ocean Ranger sinking by royal commission
The Ocean Ranger capsized in February 1982 off the Grand Banks due to design flaws and inadequate safety controls. The commission faulted builders for ballast placement, noted seawater contamination risks, and said crew training and regulation gaps contributed to the tragedy that claimed 84 lives. Ottawa will pursue new rig standards and inspections. Calgary officials signaled broad acceptance of 66 recommendations with many already implemented.
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Commission
Reagan joke sparks international tension and critique
Mondale decries the remark as unsuitable and dangerous while allies and opponents alike condemn the joke about bombing Russia. CBS and NBC aired recordings of Reagan's pre radio address quip prompting White House scrutiny into the slip up. Mondale urged careful wording as Thatcher and European officials weighed in on the incident.
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Soviet Union
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NBC
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Minneapolis
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Paris
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Britain
Labor
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Margaret Thatcher
Aid packages for drought hit southern Prairies
Prime Minister Turner announced aid plans amid a severe prairie drought. Proposals include 500 million from the Western Stabilization Fund, 300 million to restore grain prices, and 21 million to help livestock feed, tied to political timing and fund changes.
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Ottawa
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Sask
Western Grain Stabilization Fund
Commons
PM Tones Down Bum Pat Controversy Before Leaders Debate
Prime Minister Turner apologized for patting the behind of Iona Campagnolo and Lise St Martin Tremblay saying the gestures were friendly and no offence was intended. He vowed not to repeat the action as he faced a televised debate on women's issues. Broadbent urged pay equality for women and cited ongoing parity concerns.
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Ottawa
Iona Campagnolo
Quebec
Lise St.Martin-Tremblay
Brian Mulroney
National Action Committee On the Status of Women
NDP
Ed Broadbent
Charlottetown
Broadbent
Drunk driver fined after killing two in past case
Peter Palamarchuk 26 of Beamsville Ont pleaded guilty to driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in blood. He had a five year driving ban and a prior conviction for killing a pregnant woman. The ministry seeks full investigation into how facts were presented to the court.
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Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Ontario
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