Thatcher murder trial moved to Saskatoon from Regina
A Regina judge granted moving the first degree murder trial of Colin Thatcher to Saskatoon due to intense public attention. Thatcher, 45, son of former premier Ross Thatcher, has been in custody since May 7 for the January 21 1983 death of his former wife. Trial date set for Oct 15 with bail possible after an August 24 application. three prior bail attempts have failed.
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Saskatoon
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Mary Batten
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Canadian PM Turner seeks meeting with Chernenko in peace push
Prime Minister Turner told Soviet President Chernenko he is firmly committed to easing Canada Soviet tensions and to improving East West relations as he campaigns in Winnipeg. He outlined his plan for a meeting to discuss international issues.
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Pierre Trudeau
Konstantin Chernenko
Canada
Soviet Union
DeLorean acquitted in cocaine conspiracy case
John DeLorean wept with joy after a federal jury found he did not conspire to distribute cocaine worth 24 million dollars. He was acquitted on all counts amid claims he was illegally entrapped by agents. He faces ongoing legal fees, lawsuits, bankruptcy, and a British inquiry into 17.5 million dollars missing from his car venture.
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Los Angeles
John DeLorean
DeLorean
Cristina Ferrare
Northern Ireland
Howard Weitzman
U.S
Gunmen Fire on Police in Belfast Riot Night
Protestant gunmen fired on officers during a second night of sectarian rioting in Belfast. Police reported three gunfire bursts as hundreds of protesters hurled gasoline bombs and rocks, with armored units returning fire as barricades and fires spread on Shankill Road.
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Shankill Road
Rioting in Belfast Leaves Dozens Arrested and Injured
Spokesman says 20 rioters arrested and at least four hurt as violence erupts after Wednesday courthouse clash. BBC crew assaulted and gear stolen while shops looted and set ablaze. unrest continued into early morning. Prosecutors accuse 47 defendants of murder plots and UVF membership.
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BBC
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Irish Republican Army
Northern Ireland
Andrea Doria Safe Yields Muddy Paper Money After 28 Years
A 3175 kilogram safe from the Andrea Doria produced soggy currency worth about 2000 dollars in a live TV event after 28 years underwater. Bills included $1, $10, and $20, plus Italian lire, with about 15 bundles recovered. No gems were found.
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U.S
Michael Kaufman
Customs Service
Peter Gimbel
Elga Andersen
Credito Italiano
Ottawa review targets Bank of Montreal loan policies
The federal inspector general of banks is reviewing Bank of Montreal lending rules after complaints over a large debt write off for Lee Richardson deputy chief of staff to Conservative Leader Brian Mulroney and former Alberta government official. The inquiry focuses on monitoring controls rather than political factors.
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Lee Richardson
Brian Mulroney
Alberta
Peter Lougheed
Don Peacock
Macpherson
Ottawa
Inspector General
Rhinos stage embassy stunt in Ottawa election gambit
The Rhinoceros Party of Canada charged into the American embassy in Ottawa protesting the election campaign. Campaign director Charlie McKenzie sought talks with Ambassador Paul Robinson about a repatriation plan for founder Cornelius I now in the San Diego Zoo amid concerns over Stella the scandal-linked Rhino.
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Southam News
Ottawa
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U.S
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Party For All Thinking Lunatics
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Quebec
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