18 Dec 1991
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1991
Page
1
Chrysler plant workers at Toledo Ohio were told to stop using antiperspirants and some deodorants after flakes from underarm products caused 20 to 50 paint imperfections on each Jeep Cherokee and Comanche. About 380 employees wash, wipe and prep vehicles for painting. Flakes escape through clothing and collars despite gloves hairnets and coveralls.
In Calgary West Hillhurst residents clash over the first free standing abortion clinic. Six abortions were performed on its opening day, prompting emotional reactions from families who live nearby and fear for their children.
A brief quote from Neudorf on Page A11 stresses that the Opposition will not abandon its responsibilities even during the Christmas period, signaling continued political duties despite the festive season.
In Moscow and Alma Ata leaders move toward formal Soviet dissolution by Jan. 1 and transfer of authority to the Commonwealth of Independent States. Yeltsin gains recognition of Moldova, Kazakhstan and Armenia, while Nazarbayev and Rutskoi challenge his plans and leadership amid tensions over nuclear weapons and UN representation.
Brent Rilkoff describes shock after Ashli Jacobson dies following custody dispute and murder charges against Ashli's mother Elisa Jacobson and her partner Dean Nyberg. He faces custody concerns for Ashli's half sister Amber, while Amber remains with Jacobson before the tragedy. Ashli was treated in Medicine Hat and Calgary before dying.
Newfoundland mourns former premier Joey Smallwood who led the province into Confederation in 1949 and guided it for more than two decades. He died at home on Tuesday night at 90, with cause undisclosed. tributes from Premier Clyde Wells and Fisheries Minister John Crosbie praise his pivotal role in Newfoundland history.
GM announced the closure of 21 North American plants over four years and tens of thousands of layoffs as it cuts capital spending to stem automotive losses. The plan targets assembly, power train, and component facilities, with details to follow in an employee address.
Canada faces high unemployment and bankruptcies while profits rise for some firms. Stats Canada notes a possible end to downturn yet fears a double dip. Yet small and medium businesses report optimism, driven by innovation, marketing, pricing, and lean operations.
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