20 Aug 1991
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1991
Page
1
A British consumer periodical titled Holiday Hazards lists dangers for travelers. It notes 16 percent of respondents suffered illness abroad and ranks countries by risk, naming the Netherlands Ireland and Sweden as the safest destinations.
Edmonton RCMP veteran Const. Peter Rodrigue Lavalle, 35, faces six sexual assault counts and two assault counts tied to incidents from May 1 1988 to July 13 1991 in Rocky Mountain House. He is suspended with pay pending court outcomes. Four victims were teenage girls and one an adult woman. Local superintendent McKiel apologized for the breach of trust.
A Washington columnist describes a political official as a colorless petty bureaucrat whose appointment appeased hardline factions. The remark characterizes the official as lacking vision and influence, serving primarily as a concessions figure.
President Boris Yeltsin called for the resignation of hardline Communist coup leaders as hundreds of thousands protested in Moscow. He warned the regime would stop at nothing to retain power while a curfew and tank movements surrounded the Russian parliament.
Hardliners who removed Gorbachev threaten progress on arms control and eastern Europe democracy. Analysts warn delays in ratifying the US Soviet strategic arms pact and doubt the regime’s ability to back a Mideast peace conference. Concerns span Iran Afghanistan Israel Japan Iraq Libya and the world economy amid new uncertainty.
Alberta probes into tainted May 1990 diesel sold at the Hinton Husky Car-Truck Stop left no charges after a three month inquiry led by Senior Crown prosecutor Leo Wenden. No public inquiry will be held, officials say, due to lack of new evidence. Health issues from the fuel persist among drivers and locals.
Canadian Trade Minister Michael Wilson said ministers are sorting out problem areas in a three country trade deal. Disagreement centers on the 50 to 60 percent North American content rule for cars and timing of a conclusion. Demonstrators pressed on environmental and labor standards in Mexico.
Ottawa reports the Canadian Union of Postal Workers threatens job actions if no contract by Friday night. 15 of 20 minor issues settled. major items include staffing, wages, seniority, and sick leave. 45,000-member union could strike, possibly the largest in post office history, due to a pending merger.
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