Ottawa faces withholding taxes as city demands action
Mayor Ted Grimm advocates withholding natural gas excise taxes from the federal government if Ottawa fails to respond to Medicine Hat's August claim challenging federal taxation of a lower level. The move aims to pressure speedier action and potential tax refunds if the city prevails, as the decision on a provincial electrical marketing scheme hinges on federal tax collection.
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Ted Grimm
Ottawa
Medicine Hat
Grimm
Russia Europe gas pipeline shifts power and risk
The plan to ship Siberian gas to European refineries via a 3600 mile pipeline could boost European economies and create jobs while Russia gains hard currency. U S officials fear dependence may invite pressure or blackmail, as Germany’s gas mix rises from 17 to 30 percent, challenging Western relations.
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Russia
Telp
Siberia
European
United States
U.S
West Germany
Germany
Afghanistan
Western Canada Concept Unveils Three Cent Stamp Bold Move
At its Red Deer founding convention the Western Canada Concept sells a three cent stamp as a publicity stunt or propaganda. The group may aim to attract philatelists to its cause or simply push a political message. Mail bearing the stamp would likely end up in the dead letter bin, especially if addressed to Doug Christie.
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Western Canada
Red Deer
WCC
Doug Christie
Fitness book for people who hate running polka now
The piece jokes about fitness trends and introduces a planned book by Mike Royko and Fats Grobnik titled The Fitness Book For People Who Hate Running Walking Cycling and Hitting Balls But Have Got Good Rhythm. It shares a tale of Fats Grobnik discovering polka as a form of exercise and a lifestyle shift through dance.
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Fats Grobnik
Slats Grobnik
Robert Redford
Chicago
Fez setback does not kill Saudi eight point peace plan
Western diplomats say the Fez collapse of the Arab unity conference does not negate the Saudi Fahd plan and could still advance Camp David negotiations. Assad and Qaddafi oppose leadership, Arafat faces pressure from extremists, Begin rails against the plan while US-Israel push for Sinai peace force and broader participation.
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Crown Prince
Fahd
Morocco
Camp David
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Libya
Syria
Hafez Assad
Yasser Arafat
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Prince Fahd
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Assad
Arafat
PLO
Menachem Begin
Egypt
Arab World
Begin
Sinai
Britain
France
Italy
Netherlands
World Jewish Congress
Philip M. Klutznik
Southam
Baltimore Boy Wins By Solving Rubik’s Cube For Ten Cents
Adam Rude, a 10 year old from Baltimore, earns money by solving Rubik’s Cubes in under two minutes. He runs Rudo's Rubik's Cube Service with a few trusted friends to meet rising demand from classmates and other children seeking quick solutions.
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Adam Rude
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Whiz
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Rudo
Aruba
P.T.A
Rubie
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