03 Dec 1991
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1991
Page
1
A Hull Royal Bank of Canada ATM dispensed $20 bills instead of fives. One man returned $2,900 and others added funds, bringing in nearly $4,000 total. Bank officials will use computerized records to retrieve missing money. customers typically repay when contacted.
Alain Steen, a 52 year old U S teacher, was released by Shiite kidnappers in Lebanon after nearly five years in captivity. He spoke from the Syrian Foreign Ministry describing freedom as wonderful and sent his love to his wife. Another American, Joseph Cicippio, was freed a day earlier in Beirut and flown to Germany for tests.
A Southam News poll shows the Tories would win 16 percent nationally if an election were held now, trailing Liberals 36 percent and NDP 26 percent. Bloc Quebecois leads in Quebec with 30 percent, Reform tops the Prairies. The study polled 1,505 adults from Nov 27 to 29.
Ottawa based auditor general Denis Desautels criticizes federal spending in a 532 page report. He cites waste and weak accountability in protecting the environment native relations debt reduction and government performance. He also notes pension fund misinvestment potential gains and overly complex income tax forms hindering taxpayers.
Arab delegations began arriving in Washington for Middle East peace discussions and urged Israel to attend the opening round on Wednesday. Israeli sources say the cabinet will wait until next Monday to begin negotiating, a stance met with determination from Palestinian leaders Hidar Abdelshafi and Hanan Ashwari who vow serious dialogue.
In a terse exchange, Devine says it is a sad case and he will not comment further. The remarks reflect ongoing sensitivity around the matter and limited public updates from officials.
UN envoy Cyrus Vance arrived in Osijek after talks with Gen. Andrija Borcevic about a UN negotiated cease fire that was to take hold on November 24 but has seen daily violations. Borcevic warned Croatia may not honor the ceasefire and noted seven deaths since it was signed.
William Kennedy Smith defense argues the encounter was consensual love in moonlight and the accuser panicked over pregnancy. Prosecutor says the act was cruel and against her will as opening statements begin in the Palm Beach case.
Russian President Boris Yeltsin appeared to recognize Ukraine as an independent country in a move seen as signaling the Soviet Union's end. Canada followed, promising recognition conditional on Ukraine destroying Soviet nuclear arms, while Yeltsin urged rapid post independence ties with Ukraine.
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