Weather Outlook for Saturday
A brief forecast notes few clouds with a 10 percent chance of rain. High near 24 and low around 8 degrees. Map reference on Page 9.
31 Aug 1984
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1984
Page
1
A brief forecast notes few clouds with a 10 percent chance of rain. High near 24 and low around 8 degrees. Map reference on Page 9.
Solidarity supporters planned a peaceful demonstration on the fourth anniversary of the outlawed federation's founding in Poland. Government prosecutors warned against public order violations as Lech Walesa sought to address workers at the Gdansk shipyard where Solidarity began in 1980. Underground leaders urged Poles to mark the day as a Solidarity holiday without calling for street demos.
The town of Carman sues the Manitoba government for damages citing flooding linked to drainage ditches draining into the Boyne River basin. The claim states that between 1962 and last year increased drainage caused repeated floods in 1969 1970 1974 and 1979 that overwhelmed the town.
Cape Canaveral reports the shuttle Discovery deployed two satellites amid tight timing as a third deployment is planned for Saturday. Temperature readings hovered near the 32 degree limit, prompting a brief delay before release. Astronaut Steve Hawley confirmed Syncom and Leasat deployments proceeded smoothly.
Ottawa bishops say licensing souvenirs by ILC failed to curb tacky items. Bishops would prefer blanket licensing or no involvement. Revenue from dioceses like Ottawa-Hull and Winnipeg aims to cover tour costs, with many items selling well despite church misgivings.
Conservative Leader Brian Mulroney presses in Quebec with visits to small towns and Montreal as Liberal backing wanes. Prime Minister Turner stays in Toronto praising Pierre Trudeau’s multicultural policy, while campaign notes cite an injunction decision on prisoner voting rights.
Reported agreement would have Shamir and Peres alternate prime ministership for 50 months. Labor party factions including Mapam threaten to quit, risking Labor being displaced as largest faction in the 120 seat Knesset.
In an exclusive Southam News interview Geills Turner, wife of Prime Minister John Turner, claims Trudeau’s late resignation and patronage hurt Liberal chances in 1984. She criticizes media and pollsters, defends her husband, and compares Brian Mulroney to a charming but shallow opponent.
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