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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1993
Page
1
Child care experts say parental stress should not rush toilet training as a child’s readiness varies. Researchers emphasize watching for signs like dry diaper intervals and voluntary communication cues rather than calendar schedules or parental frustration.
Swedish archaeologists report a dark resin gum aged about 9000 years with tooth marks from a stone age teenager. The ExPressen stated the gum, sweetened with honey, may be the oldest found worldwide, from an Elles area excavation in western Sweden.
Two 18 year old suspects with criminal records were arrested in Lumberton North Carolina after using James Jordan's ear phone in the days following his slaying. Investigators say the motive appeared to be simple highway robbery targeting the father of basketball star Michael Jordan. The case broadened as FBI and police explored kidnapping threats and the crime scene near U.S. 74.
British doctors treated 21 critically ill evacuees from Sarajevo amid claims soldiers bribed onto the flight. Officials deny bribery while newspapers question prioritizing soldiers over children. 14 adults in the group are of military age. 18 wounded Bosnians went to Sweden. Canada offered to take 20.
Pope John Paul II closed his four day U S visit in Denver urging Catholics to defend life from conception to natural end. He denounced a culture of death and warned the weakest in society including the unborn and elderly. Vice President Al Gore attended departure ceremonies and praised the Pope on environment issues.
In Aurora Colorado an overnight vigil and outdoor mass for Pope John Paul II drew at least 350000 attendees amid 30C heat. Emergency crews treated about 18000 people with heat illness or other ailments. A 60 year old man died of a heart attack and a 31 year old woman was in critical condition after seizures. A laboring woman was airlifted to a hospital as paramedics and National Guard were called in from across Colorado.
In Memphis fans mark the anniversary of Elvis Presley death with a candle lit vigil at Graceland drawing 6000 to 7000 mourners. They lay flowers and gifts as they recall Presley’s life and concerts and reflect on the king of rock and roll.
Five Edmonton hemophiliacs suing the provincial government and Alberta Red Cross Society claim tainted blood products were used until 1985. Each seeks 2.2 million in damages, arguing 24 failures to protect patients and accusing officials of knowingly using unsafe stocks.
Washington AP notes White House praises completion of talks with Canada and Mexico but faces tough congressional battles for ratification. Supporters expect Senate approval with Republican help while House fate remains uncertain. Critics warn of short term manufacturing job losses and environmental risks.
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