18 Dec 1989
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1989
Page
1
Police removed six firearms from pastor Larry Jones's Calgary home after a 17-year-old visitor reported being threatened and shown a shotgun. Jones, 45, faces charges of pointing a firearm, possession of a firearm dangerous to the public peace, and uttering a threat. The youth was not charged.
In Vienna AP report Romanian police opened fire on protesters during weekend anti government riots leaving at least two people injured and sparking international concern over clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
Crown attorney apologized for claiming RCMP Staff Sgt Richard Jordan lied during the leak of the federal budget case. Pearson, who resigned, said he did not intend to accuse Jordan of perjury and regretted the impression left by media reports. The trial of Small, Belisle and Appleby resumes as prosecution leadership changes.
Syncrude Canada investigates a weekend explosion and blaze at its oilsands plant near Fort McMurray Alberta. No injuries or damage estimate given. officials plan to restart undamaged equipment and maintain production with stored material. Staff layoffs unlikely as operations continue.
Panamanian troops man machine guns near the military HQ as 12,000 canal zone US troops go to maximum alert after the fatal shooting of Col. Ronald Sconyers. A navy couple was beaten and detained nearby as Washington denounces the violence amid Noriega tensions.
In Sao Paulo the hostage crisis ends with the release of a supermarket executive and six suspects surrendering after a dawn operation by about 200 police. Two Canadians, David Spencer and Christine Lamont, were among those who surrendered amid negotiations that included diplomats from Canada Chile and Argentina.
Halifax reports show the federal Consumer and Corporate Affairs Department probes laser-therapy clinics advertising smoking cessation. Officials seek clinical evidence to back claims while noting medical proof is lacking and treatment costs about 100 dollars per session. Local participants cite mixed results.
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