Washington Monument siege ends with protester dead
A White House protester Norman Mayer held the Washington Monument hostage with a van and claimed TNT. Police shot him as he drove the vehicle, which overturned. The threat proved empty. Mayer died, authorities said he acted alone and no accomplice was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Norman Mayer
Washington Monument
Mayer
Miami Beach
Lynn Herring
U.S. Park
Aubrey Mayer
Weather, arcades, and Robbins death noted in brief
A weather update predicts a Friday high of minus three and a low of minus fourteen with a map on page twenty nine. The city approves two video arcades in permitted areas per a bylaw change reported on page three. Country singer Marty Robbins dies at fifty seven from heart failure, reported on page nine.
Chrysler reaches tentative agreement with UAW in Canada
The United Auto Workers and Chrysler Canada reached a tentative settlement after a breakthrough in talks. Robert White said the agreement covers monetary issues and a ratification vote is planned for Sunday. About 9,600 striking workers are hoped to return to Ontario plants Monday. Negotiations on non economic issues continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
United Auto Workers
Chrysler Canada Ltd
Robert White
UAW
White
Ontario
Doug Fraser
U.S
Fraser
Chrysler Corp
Lee Iacocca
Thomas Miner
Chrysler
North America
General Motors of Canada Ltd
Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd
Skalbania May Face Charges Over Century 21 Bid
Vancouver based Nelson Skalbania, facing bankruptcy pressure, could face charges under the Criminal Code and B C Securities Act after an investigation into his bid for Century 21 Real Estate Canada. Crown counsel will decide on charges in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Nelson Skalbania
Century 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd
B.C
Skalbania
David Corinop
Henfrey and Co. Ltd
Calgary businessman Hyman Belzberg kidnapped at work
Police report Hyman Belzberg a 56 year old Calgary businessman was abducted as he arrived for work at the family furniture store. The incident occurred about 7 45 am MST with witnesses stating two or three men were involved and by noon there had been no contact from the abductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Hyman Belzberg
Belzberg
Search for fighters shifts to Cold Lake
The hunt for two CF-104 Starfighter pilots missing in northeastern Alberta turns to Cold Lake with plan changes. An acoustic device submersion was canceled due to safety, and crews will use an all terrain vehicle to probe the lake edge as Captains Dave Owen and Andre Tremblay remain missing after a Friday training mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Cold Lake
Dave Owen
Ponoka
Alta
Andre Tremblay
Jonquiere, Que
Illicit Immigration Debate Sparks Canadian Policy Call
Southam News reports that a federal advisory council estimates about 200000 illegal immigrants live in Canada with potential expansion. It urges Ottawa to offer a path to residency after six years and to tighten border controls and enforcement against employers hiring unauthenticated workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Whittington
Southam News
Toronto
Canada
United States
Vital Ducharme
The
Canada Employment and Immigration Advisory Council
U.S
Ottawa
Employment and Immigration Department
Immigration Department
City man charged with manslaughter in bar fight death
Ron Dirk 24 faced a manslaughter charge in provincial court after Frederick Allan Robinson 44 died in Calgary hospital November 9 following injuries from a bar fight at the Assiniboia Inn. Dirk’s prior assault charge was stayed. he elected trial by judge and jury in Queen’s Bench. Preliminary hearing set for January 7, 1983. he was released on his own recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Canada
YMCA
Skalbania
Calgary Flames
Montreal Alouettes
Seattle Mariners
Vancouver Canadians
Wilkie
Sask
Vancouver
Ron Dirk
Frederick Allan Robinson
Calgary
Assiniboia Inn
Third St. S
E. Dirk
19Th Ave. S.E
Dirk
Queen’s Bench
City offers Santa Fund sessions for skating swimming and dance
The Medicine Hat community services department invites residents to charity events to raise food for Salvation Army hampers. Free admission with nonperishable donations. events include skating Friday at Crescent Heights, swimming Sunday at Crestwood, and aerobic dance sessions starting Dec 18 at Strathcona Centre with limits of 60 per class. Donations and refreshments follow, as organizers aim for a $10,000 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Salvation Army
Crescent Heights
Crestwood Recreation Centre
Strathcona Centre
Larry Lancaster
Salvation Army Family Services
A. Lambie
Isabella Maxwell
Meryle Skjenna
Frank Walthers
Judy Drescher
Kevin Unsch
Shelly Austin
Lioness Club
Murray
Diane Irving
Gertrude Heinz
Ralph Moss
Senior Citizens Club
Ralph Morrison
Jacquie
Stu Pollock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington, D.C
Miami, Fla
Allan Fotheringham
Ann Landers
Rees
Renee
Charles Lynch
City News
CPO
O’coffey
Don McGillivray
John Ferguson Creer
Pero
Capo
Western Express
Calgarian
Ducharme
Santa Claus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!