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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1990
Page
1
A group of Japanese contestants entered a contest sponsored by a US cough drop company. Yoshihiko Kato won 100000 yen with a 115.8 decibel shout, blasting past a passing train. Hiroshi Okawa took second prize with a plea to repair his car after a typhoon.
Alberta Premier Don Getty files a defamation suit against the Toronto Globe and Mail and publisher Roy Megarry, citing a series on his oil and gas investments and mortgage dealings. Getty says one quote misrepresented him and notes ethics reform planned in spring. Ottawa also reports Mulroney appoints Frank Iacobucci to the Supreme Court to replace Bertha Wilson.
A brief note notes that we eat reindeer for Christmas and mentions Amundesen in a casual, conversational style. The readable fragment suggests festive food practices without additional context.
After years of talks Ottawa funds Alberta $148.5 million to partial settle a $418.5 million claim from the oil price collapse. The dispute, tied to the oil price stabilization fund, shifts remaining $195 million to arbitration starting next month with a June deadline.
KGB chief Vladimir Kryuchkov told the Congress of People's Deputies that the Soviet Union must be ready to accept bloodshed to restore order. He blamed foreign powers including the CIA for stirring trouble and urged more KGB power to fight corruption and nationalist uprisings amid Gorbachov's faltering control.
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council predicts Newfoundland will lead growth in Canada in 1991 driven by the Hibernia oil project. Growth is expected to range from two to 2.5 percent, helping the province exit recession though migration to St John’s isn’t expected to surge and skepticisms remain about oil riches.
A privately rented launch capsized in Haifa Bay while ferrying about 100 U S sailors from shore leave to USS Saratoga. Police said 19 bodies recovered. earlier reports listed 11 dead and nine missing. The carrier and crew count were being tallied as rescuers continued the search and medical treatment was provided to dozens of sailors.
U S and allied warnings against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein meet deaf ears officials say with the deadline for force after January 15 looming. Saddam told German TV he would not withdraw from Kuwait and warned of losses if war comes, while U S officials press Bush administration for a clear message and public preparation for hostilities.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney told reporters Canada will face difficult measures in government. He cited the GST and other reforms as lasting, despite hurting popularity, predicting ratings will recover within five years.
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